Counsel - Litigation
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KrakenFintech, Crypto, Blockchain
United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 6 years
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing)
- At least 6 years of litigation experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency in a litigation role
- Meaningful exposure to consumer financial services matters, arbitrations, small claims, BBB complaints, customer dispute resolution, or analogous proceedings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort operating independently on a high-volume, fast-moving docket; organized and self-directed
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and an opportunity-making attitude
- Genuine interest in crypto and digital assets
- Experience deploying AI to up-level legal work
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a high-volume docket of consumer arbitrations (JAMS), small claims matters, federal and state litigation matters, and customer complaints across U.S. jurisdictions from intake through resolution.
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, case strategy memos, demand responses, and settlement correspondence with minimal supervision.
- Assess claims at intake, evaluate exposure, recommend resolution strategy, and execute towards resolution.
- Work cross-functionally with Customer Engagement, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to identify upstream drivers of consumer disputes and flag systemic issues.
- Maintain accurate, current matter records in the team’s matter management system and contribute to docket reporting and metrics.
- Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel on matters requiring external support, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist on complex matters, class action proceedings, and ad hoc team projects as needs arise.
- Contribute to the team’s process improvement and automation initiatives, consistent with the team’s commitment to operating at scale without proportional headcount growth.
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