Assistant General Counsel - Litigation in London

Building the Future of Crypto. Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you'll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken's focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

The Assistant General Counsel - Litigation will serve as a senior litigator responsible for leading and managing Kraken's global civil litigation portfolio. This role provides strategic oversight across high-stakes commercial, consumer, employment, IP, and securities litigation. The Assistant General Counsel will report to Kraken's Deputy General Counsel and Head of Litigation and will partner closely with executives, cross-functional stakeholders, and outside counsel to drive consistent litigation strategy, reduce spend volatility, and ensure disciplined, defensible approaches across all litigation matters.

The opportunity:

• Managing complex litigation matters requiring senior-level judgment and executive visibility.
• Directing outside counsel in the U.S. and internationally; setting strategy, budget expectations, and quality control on all major matters.
• Overseeing complex dispute categories including consumer class actions, commercial disputes, employment litigation, IP threats, and international regulatory appeals.
• Developing and executing cross-border litigation strategies, including jurisdictional challenges, arbitration enforcement, and international discovery.
• Collaborating with Product Legal, Compliance, Employment Legal, Security, and other teams on pre-litigation risk mitigation and early case assessment.
• Leading and contributing to Litigation's process uplift initiatives.
• Providing concise, executive-level reporting and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board.

Skills you should HODL:

• 10+ years of relevant experience litigating financial services or technology matters, whether in-house, in government, or at a top law firm.
• Admission to practice law in the US, UK, or Canada.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• An opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company's optionality.
• An interest in crypto.

Nice to haves:

• Experience resolving client legal threats, particularly in technology or financial services.

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto! As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.