Associate General Counsel – Brazil

We’re Coinbase
We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 89 million accounts in more than 100 countries
 

Our mission is to , and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people
We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3
0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto
Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team
First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves
Second, we expect all employees to commit to our to our work
Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture
We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy
  You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there
   
• You’re never tired of learning
  You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3
  0
   
• You appreciate direct communication
  You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener – because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other
  You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow
  
• You can pivot on the fly
  Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too
  What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you
  You’re not looking for a boring job
  
• You have a “can do” attitude
  Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines
  Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission
  
• You want to be part of a winning team
  We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone
  

Coinbase is leading the expansion of digital currency into the financial mainstream
We are building a world-class legal team to support Coinbase and its affiliates as we continue to grow the company in the U
S
and internationally
  You will be working in a cutting edge and fast paced environment, where disruptive technologies and unconventional thinking are the norm
  Given the nascent state of the law, novel legal guidance is needed! 

We are looking for an experienced and action-oriented lawyer and leader who can help Coinbase guide and drive the growth of our business in Brazil, ensure ongoing compliance of our Brazilian operations and build successful relationships with regulators in the country

What you’ll be doing (ie
job duties):

• Develop and lead the Legal team’s engagement strategy with LatAm regulators and government stakeholders, in particular Brazil
• Develop and lead legal strategy and support for critical LatAm market growth initiatives
• Provide practical, in-depth thought leadership on legal issues and risks in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment, including the impact on the company’s long-term strategy to business and legal audiences
• Analyze and advise on complex, new regulatory guidance in financial, crypto, and tech sectors
• Serve as the primary Legal team advisor to local management
• Serve as point of coordination for regulatory strategy with Compliance and Policy teams
• Support Policy team engagement with strategic engagement to appointed regulatory leadership, legislators, and similar government leaders in LatAm
• Collaborate closely with leadership across Legal team, in particular Product Legal, Commercial Legal, and Corporate Legal
• Serve as part of a multi-jurisdiction international legal team
• Collaborate with Product Legal team to support Product team for new jurisdiction-specific product  initiatives
• Collaborate with Corporate Legal team to support Corporate Development team for M&A transactions in LatAm
• Collaborate closely with Compliance teams, and other infrastructure functions (including Tax, Finance, Operations CX, and Security)
• Manage external counsel relationships and day-to-day engagements

What we look for in you (ie
job requirements):

• Qualified lawyer in Brazil
• Substantial experience developing and successfully providing legal support for Brazil growth, including assessing regulatory and legal requirements and developing a plan for successful execution
• Substantial experience translating complex, new regulatory guidance into actionable business guidance for market expansion strategies and ongoing compliance plans
• Experience in regulated financial services, payments, crypto, and/or tech sectors and applicable regulatory regimes
• Experience with interacting with LatAm regulators, in particular Brazil
• Experience supporting local entities within a global company
• Experience working on a multi-jurisdictional legal team
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible as well as working in areas where regulation is still evolving
• Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism

ID: P20907

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