Assistant General Counsel – Commercial (Partnerships)

Payward

Remote regions

Global

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What You'll Do:

  • Serve as lead commercial counsel for cutting-edge product partnerships, driving legal strategy for first-of-their-kind arrangements.
  • Oversee development of legal templates, playbooks, AI processes, and risk management frameworks for scalable operations.
  • Collaborate with Compliance, Tax, and Regulatory teams to assess legal risk and unlock business opportunities.

What You Bring:

  • J.D. or equivalent and active law license; 8+ years of commercial legal experience with top-tier firm and in-house mix.
  • Proven record leading complex global transactions involving technology, SaaS, or strategic partnerships.
  • Deep understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience in fintech, crypto, or highly regulated sectors.
  • Background working closely with product and engineering teams for consumer and enterprise products.
  • Passion for crypto and Web3 technologies.

Payward

Payward builds one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, advancing an open global financial system. Kraken, its flagship crypto platform, is trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions worldwide and offers a range of trading services.

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