Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join their growing and agile legal team. The ideal candidate will manage vendor agreements and support various product lines including payments, custody, and stablecoin.

Responsibilities

• Manage and streamline the vendor agreement process
• Assist sales and business development teams with drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation
• Manage external advisors engaged on commercial projects
• Support other commercial or corporate matters as needed

Requirements

• 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
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Ripple’s product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams
• 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

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a background in transactional law and experience working in a fintech startup environment. They should also have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with legal research and analysis

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Equity compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the work schedule are not specified in the job posting.