Senior Corporate Counsel
At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
Are you a hardworking and self-motivated transactional lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the fintech world? Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our growing and agile legal team to efficiently manage our vendor contracts and to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin. You will report directly to Ripple's Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully!
What You'll Do:
- One of your primary roles will be to manage our increasing number of vendor agreements and to think of ways to streamline the process.
- Assist the Company's sales and business development teams with various commercial transactions. This includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation. You will also manage the deal process.
- Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects.
- Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- 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 to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes.
- 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.
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
About Ripple
At Ripple, we're building the future of value exchange through innovative blockchain and crypto solutions. As a leader in enterprise blockchain, we enable businesses to move money faster, more reliably, and at a lower cost than traditional financial systems. Our vision is a world where value flows as seamlessly as information, and we're achieving this by developing powerful, scalable distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions like RippleNet and the XRP Ledger. We empower financial institutions, businesses, and developers to leverage the power of crypto for global payments, liquidity, and asset tokenization. Our culture in London is a dynamic blend of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We are a team of curious, entrepreneurial minds driven by a shared passion for Web3 and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with blockchain technology. We foster an environment that encourages bold ideas, continuous learning, and thoughtful problem-solving, all while maintaining a user-centric approach to our products and services. We believe in transparency, continuous improvement, and celebrating our collective successes. Joining Ripple means becoming part of a pioneering force in the blockchain industry. You'll work on cutting-edge projects with a global impact, contributing to initiatives that are redefining financial services. We offer an opportunity to shape the future of finance, collaborate with brilliant minds, and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking Web3 ecosystem. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to the decentralized economy and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, explore career opportunities with Ripple.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Ripple's official website and follow their application process.