Senior Corporate Counsel at Ripple

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.</span></p></div><p>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. This exceptional opportunity enables you to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin, while managing important vendor contracts. You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully!</p> <h2>What You'll Do:</h2> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Review, negotiate, and build templates and processes for vendor agreements.</li> <li>Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects.</li> <li>Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed.</li> </ul> <h2>What We're Looking For:</h2> <ul> <li>J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.</li> <li>A minimum of 7 years of practice, ideally as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup.</li> <li>Office will be in New York or San Francisco.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Outstanding problem-solving skills, judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities.</li> <li>Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and act decisively.</li> <li>Competence in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely, providing succinct, practical, and effective legal advice.</li> </ul> <p>At Ripple Labs Inc., we believe in encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member can add to our shared success. If you are a proactive and motivated legal professional eager to work on innovative projects and help build the future of finance, we would love to hear from you!</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><span class="s1">For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.&nbsp;<br></span></div><div class="title">NY Annual Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$228,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$285,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do Your Best Work</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.&nbsp; A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Control of Your Finances</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Employee giving match</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mobile phone stipend</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Care of Yourself</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R&amp;R days so you can rest and recharge</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite &amp; virtual programming</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <hr> <div><em>Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Please find our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/eu-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice </a>and our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/ca-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">California Applicant Privacy Notice</a> for reference.</em></div> <div><hr></div></div>