Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The Team

Join our growing world wide corporate legal team of more than 12 attorneys and paraprofessionals working on matters such as international corporate structuring, product formation, public company preparedness, and equity financings to further Kraken’s mission.

This is a fully remote role for a Corporate Secretary/Paralegal/Legal Assistant in the EU/UK.

The Opportunity

Corporate Governance: 

• Manage and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in accordance with Irish and European corporate laws. 

• Facilitate and organize board meetings, annual general meetings, and other corporate gatherings. 

• Maintain and update corporate records, registers, and documentation.

Communication: 

• Act as point of contact for the European legal team on matters of corporate governance and subsidiary management. 

• Liaise with external legal counsel and professionals as necessary. 

• Prepare correspondence, communications and reports to support legal function matters

Record Keeping: 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date corporate records, including minute books, resolution.,

• Maintain the legal knowledge management system for EU/UK corporate matters. 

Skills you should HODL

• 2+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal or legal assistant; mix of large law firm and/or in-house experience preferred;

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, law, legal studies, or a related field, if in a civil law jurisdiction a qualification in business law or first state exam or its equivalent.

• First experience as either a Company Secretary or corporate paralegal with a focus on European corporate law.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (second European language is a bonus).

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in record-keeping.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Relevant CoSec qualification preferred

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in Ireland, the UK or other European jurisdictions.

• Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar)

• Experience with regulated financial services firms 

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Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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