Are you a hardworking and self-motivated transactional lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the fintech world? Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our growing and agile legal team. This exceptional opportunity enables you to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin, while managing important vendor contracts. You will report directly to Ripple's Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully! What You'll Do: • Assist the Company's sales and business development teams with various commercial transactions. This includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation. You will also manage the deal process. • Review, negotiate, and build templates and processes for vendor agreements. • Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects. • Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed. What We're Looking For: • J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials. • A minimum of 7 years of practice, ideally as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup. • Office will be in New York or San Francisco. • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Ripple's product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes. • Outstanding problem-solving skills, judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities. • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and act decisively. • Competence in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely, providing succinct, practical, and effective legal advice. At Ripple Labs Inc., we believe in encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member can add to our shared success. If you are a proactive and motivated legal professional eager to work on innovative projects and help build the future of finance, we would love to hear from you! For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant's experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. NY Annual Base Salary Range $228,000-$285,000 USD