Join Coinbase as a Senior Counsel to manage securities class actions and shareholder litigation in a high-stakes legal environment.
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Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Counsel for Shareholder Litigation at Coinbase, the individual will oversee the defense of securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits, managing all aspects from strategy to resolution. Key skills include extensive litigation experience, particularly in securities law, and familiarity with corporate governance issues. This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney with a strong background in complex civil litigation, especially within Delaware Chancery Court. Coinbase's fast-paced environment demands a proactive approach to legal challenges, making it suitable for those who thrive under pressure.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today on Joblaze — tracked directly from Coinbase's career page.
- Coinbase has 84 other open roles including Analytics Engineer, Concierge Specialist IV, Deputy Chief Regulatory Officer, Coinbase Derivatives.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$113,145).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation role remote?
- It's hybrid — Coinbase expects some on-site time in USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Coinbase lists $224,995–$264,700 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation role.
- Where is the role based?
- Coinbase is hiring for this position in USA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Coinbase targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation role at Coinbase.
From the original posting
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.
As a Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation on the Litigation team, you'll manage and drive Coinbase's defense across securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and related complex civil litigation. This team sits within Legal - Litigation and handles some of the highest-stakes disputes the company faces, from federal securities claims to corporate governance disputes. You'll serve as the primary in-house point of contact for these proceedings, shaping strategy from pleadings through resolution and advising senior leadership and the board on litigation risk.
What you'll do:
- Own the day-to-day management of securities class actions brought under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including pleadings strategy, discovery, motions practice, expert work, and settlement negotiations.
- Lead the defense of shareholder derivative litigation, including pre-suit demand letters and attendant matters.
- Partner cross-functionally with corporate and commercial legal teams on a variety of issues including public company filings.
- Manage and direct outside litigation counsel from case inception through resolution, including pleadings strategy, discovery, motions practice, expert work, and settlement negotiations.
- Monitor developments in corporate law and other relevant jurisdictions and proactively advise on how emerging case law may affect the company's governance structures, disclosure practices, or litigation posture.
- Build and maintain relationships with D&O insurance carriers and brokers to manage the claims process.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 7+ years of litigation experience with meaningful time spent on securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, or related complex civil litigation at a leading law firm and/or in-house.
- Deep familiarity with corporate law, including fiduciary duty standards and the Securities Laws.
- Experience litigating in Delaware Chancery Court.
- Familiar with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA), applicable pleading standards, and the procedural landscape for securities class actions in federal court.
- Proven track record managing outside counsel strategically and resolving high-stakes litigation efficiently, including experience with D&O insurance structures and coverage.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in a US state bar in good standing.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
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Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 4 applications per 30-day period.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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- AI Disclosure: Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.