# Assistant General Counsel - Commercial

**Company:** [Kraken](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/kraken)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Law, Technology Agreements, SaaS, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-Market Strategy, Risk Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, M&A, Vendor Onboarding, Procurement, Compliance Frameworks, Legal Process Automation, Web3
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Leads commercial legal strategy for Kraken’s high-impact product partnerships and complex technology transactions, partnering across product, engineering, sales, finance, and regulatory teams. Requires a legal degree, active license, and at least eight years of commercial legal experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead commercial legal strategy and execution for high-visibility product partnerships and complex commercial arrangements.
- Partner with Product, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory teams on go-to-market structures and partnership models.
- Advise leadership and stakeholders on technology agreements, strategic partnerships, terms of service, and other commercial matters.
- Develop and improve legal templates, playbooks, AI processes, and risk-management frameworks.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Tax, and Regulatory teams to assess legal risk and implement practical solutions.
- Support contract lifecycle management, legal process automation, and tooling improvements.
- Assist with M&A activities, including contract diligence and integration.
- Mentor and manage high-performing teams.

## Requirements
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree.
- Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm and in-house experience.
- Experience leading complex, high-stakes commercial transactions in a global environment.
- Experience with technology, SaaS, or strategic partnerships.
- Strong understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective.
- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and decisively in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

## Nice-to-haves
- Fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated-sector experience.
- Familiarity with vendor onboarding, procurement, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to launch consumer-facing and enterprise products.
- Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management tools.
- Interest in crypto, Web3, and emerging technologies.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Remote-first work environment.
- Ongoing application acceptance unless a specific deadline is stated.

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