Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal

Job Title: Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Company: Coinbase

About Coinbase:

Coinbase’s mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are transforming the financial system with blockchain technology and digital assets. Our goal is to empower individuals globally by providing access to the world of crypto. Join a team of innovative thinkers working towards building the future of finance.

Role Overview:

The Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal will be a key member of our Legal team, based in London or Dublin, and will work closely with business executives and global stakeholders. This role involves providing legal guidance on a range of regulatory matters related to e-money, payment services, financial services law, consumer protection, and crypto regulations, particularly as Coinbase expands its EU operations. This position will require managing legal risks, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting product launches, strategic initiatives, and inter-company relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise business leaders and Compliance teams on ensuring EU and international compliance with crypto, e-money, payment services, financial services law, and best practices for digital currency exchanges.
• Provide legal support for new product and service launches, banking partnerships, commercial agreements, and retail/institutional terms of business.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in new jurisdictions and work with cross-functional legal teams to coordinate global advice and policy alignment.
• Stay updated on regulatory and policy trends, particularly in the digital currency space, and support Coinbase’s advocacy efforts for favorable regulation.
• Manage legal operations to ensure the legal department delivers the highest-quality support to global teams as Coinbase grows.
• Oversee outside counsel when necessary for specific projects and contribute to building your domain expertise in EU regulatory matters.

What We Look For:

• Qualified solicitor in the UK or Ireland with 5-10 years of experience in a regulated financial institution or law firm (e.g., payment service firms, asset managers, or brokers). Previous in-house experience is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with EU financial services regulation, including experience with regulators such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Central Bank of Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving coordination across time zones and legal teams, balancing tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with business leads and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with limited supervision.
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and commercial pragmatism to provide practical and actionable legal advice.
• A proactive, driven, and highly flexible approach with attention to detail.
• Exceptional legal writing and synthesis skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Nice to Haves:

• Enthusiasm for and understanding of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Compensation:

• Target annual salary: £129,240 GBP - £143,600 GBP
• Full-time offers include target bonuses, equity, and benefits (medical, dental, and vision).

Why Coinbase?

• Be part of a team revolutionizing the financial world through blockchain and crypto technologies.
• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.
• Work remotely or from our London office with a high-impact role in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Coinbase is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by law.