Senior Counsel, Product

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. #LI-Remote 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)).    Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $224,995—$264,700 USD * Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month 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. * US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation. * Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial. * Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.

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. The Litigation team manages Coinbase's litigation risks across the globe. As a Senior Litigation Paralegal, you'll provide advanced support to our regulatory and consumer litigation teams, with a focus on processing civil subpoenas, summons, garnishments, levies, and account freeze requests, while assisting with all aspects of customer arbitrations and threatened litigation. What you'll do: * Manage timely and accurate responses to domestic and international subpoenas, summons, levies, liens, bankruptcies, garnishments, letters from counsel, and other civil third-party requests. * Communicate with opposing counsel and government agencies regarding third-party requests, coordinating with attorneys and litigation team members to ensure accurate and timely resolution. * Prepare and file litigation and arbitration case pleadings, and provide paralegal support for active litigation and arbitration matters in state and federal court. * Evaluate and improve litigation internal processes, identifying workflow gaps and implementing operational enhancements to increase team efficiency. * Support cross-functional legal operations projects such as tool implementations, vendor evaluations, or policy rollouts as priorities arise. Required Skills and Experience: * 8+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, including hands-on management of civil subpoenas, summons, levies, liens, garnishments, and other third-party legal requests at high volume. * Proven track record preparing and filing pleadings and supporting arbitration and litigation matters in both state and federal court. * Demonstrated ability to manage 50+ concurrent legal matters across multiple jurisdictions with competing deadlines and zero-defect accuracy in filings and correspondence. * Familiarity with legal technology platforms for case management, document review, and e-discovery workflows. * Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. Req ID: #P77505 #Li-Remote 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)).    Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $124,780—$146,800 USD * Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month 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. * US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation. * Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial. * Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.