Associate General Counsel, EU Legal
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Coinbase's EU Legal team helps build the future of finance by turning complex regulation into practical paths forward. In this role, you'll advise our European businesses on the legal questions that shape how we launch products, enter markets, and serve customers. You'll partner with business leaders, Compliance, and the global Legal team, bringing clear judgment and ownership to decisions that advance Coinbase's mission to increase economic freedom.
What You'll Do
- Partner with business leaders and Compliance to advise on EU and international e-money, payment services, financial services, and digital asset requirements.
- Advise regional operating entities on new products and services, intercompany arrangements, commercial relationships, banking partnerships, and retail and institutional terms of business.
- Guide product launches, market expansion, and marketing initiatives across jurisdictions, coordinating with the US-based Legal team and other regional counsel.
- Monitor European and international legal and policy developments, explain their business implications, and support Coinbase's advocacy for effective digital asset regulation.
- Assess legal and regulatory risks, recommend practical solutions, and improve processes to support a growing international business.
- Manage outside counsel on specialist matters and projects, maintaining internal expertise and accountability for the advice delivered.
Required Skills and Experience
- Qualified lawyer in the UK, Ireland, France, or Luxembourg, with 7+ years' relevant experience advising regulated EU e-money, payment services, or financial services institutions, either in-house or at a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of EU financial services regulation, including PSD2, the Second Electronic Money Directive, and/or MiFID II. Digital asset expertise, including MiCAR registration regimes, is strongly preferred.
- Experience engaging with European financial services regulators, particularly the CSSF or Central Bank of Ireland, is preferred.
- Ability to manage complex projects across functions and time zones, meet tight deadlines, and drive decisions with limited supervision.
- Sound legal judgment, analytical rigour, and commercial pragmatism, with excellent writing skills and the ability to deliver concise, actionable advice to executives.
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload, work independently under regulatory scrutiny, and build processes that improve legal support. Previous in-house experience is preferred.
- Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
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About Coinbase
Coinbase is at the forefront of building a more open, accessible, and efficient financial system globally through blockchain technology. Our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world, and we do this by creating a reliable and easy-to-use platform that empowers individuals and institutions to participate in the burgeoning digital asset economy. We are committed to developing innovative tools and infrastructure that drive the future of finance, fostering a world where digital assets are universally understood and adopted. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership, experiment with new ideas, and solve complex challenges with creativity and integrity. At Coinbase, you'll find a dynamic and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and continuous learning is encouraged. We're building a future that demands bold thinking and a commitment to our shared vision. Joining Coinbase means contributing to a revolutionary shift in finance, working alongside some of the brightest minds in blockchain and technology. With 403 open positions, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, impact, and the chance to shape an industry from the ground up. If you're driven by a passion for innovation and want to build a world where economic freedom is a reality for everyone, explore career opportunities with us.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Coinbase's official website and follow their application process.