Member of Legal Senior Counsel, Commercial
At Anchorage Digital, we are dedicated to creating the most sophisticated digital asset platform globally for institutions to engage in the crypto realm. Anchorage Digital is a leading crypto platform providing custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement services, and top-notch security infrastructure designed for institutions. The company is home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the single federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., serving institutions through various global entities.
Anchorage Digital, with significant funding from top institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, has achieved a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has additional offices in New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.
As a member of the legal team (Senior Counsel, Commercial) at Anchorage Digital, you will play a crucial role in cementing relationships with institutional clients for long-term success. We are seeking an experienced commercial attorney to collaborate with the business in negotiating and finalizing a diverse range of commercial agreements – from custody to staking to settlement. Essential qualities for this role include attention to detail, client-centric focus, and the ability to harmonize commercial interests with legal requirements.
To aid the Senior Counsel, Commercial in measuring impact and illustrating growth, we have identified the following Factors of Growth & Impact:
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in negotiating complex agreements and solid understanding of fundamental contract principles.
- Capable of creating and updating the legal negotiation playbook in alignment with industry standards and regulatory changes.
- Sound comprehension of agreement terms and their implications across different internal teams and the overall organization.
- Familiarity with diverse institutional client types including traditional financial institutions, venture capital funds, and protocols.
Complexity and Impact of Work:
- Manage internal and external agreement timelines for swift turnover.
- Assist in enhancing current agreements and carrying out changes across various functions.
- Supervise client agreement workflows and offer primary legal counsel as needed.
- Collaborate with the business for effective intake processes and ensure exceptional client onboarding experiences.
Organizational Knowledge:
- Demonstrate profound knowledge of Anchorage Digital's strategy and business segments.
- Actively engage with different teams to comprehend past transactions and future global strategies.
Communication and Influence:
- Expert at articulating complex matters coherently to a diverse audience.
- Coordinate and implement cross-team objectives and projects by advising internal teams on legal matters during negotiations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Possess a J.D. degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Background in drafting and negotiating various types of commercial contracts with a comfort level in dealing with sophisticated institutional clients.
- Proven track record of collaborating closely with business and cross-functional teams to innovate products, resolve complex issues, and strategize growth.
- Enthusiasm for crypto space with foundational knowledge of the industry and applicable laws and regulations.
- Exemplary attention to detail, adept at managing multiple projects, and executing tasks with minimal supervision.
Bonus:
- Enjoyed the soundtrack from Hamilton that delves into the establishment of a new financial system.
About Anchorage Digital: The team at Anchorage Digital (known as The Anchorage Village) unites professionals with expertise in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology. Together, we provide institutions with the building blocks needed to participate safely in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. Anchorage Digital is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals, valuing and celebrating differences to empower the best collaborative efforts.
Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of background. The company considers qualified applicants irrespective of criminal histories, in compliance with legal requirements. Please refer to Anchorage Digital's privacy policy for information regarding data handling.