Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A)

Department

of the Future.

The Role : Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A)

As Senior Corporate Counsel at Gemini, you are the ultimate general athlete. Leveraging both breadth and depth of experience at a law firm and / or as in-house counsel, you will help Gemini build a nimble, innovative legal organization tasked with tackling the complex legal challenges that confront a disruptive emerging asset class.

By navigating unprecedented legal complexities across Business Development, Finance and Accounting, People Operations, Tax, Technology and Security, you’ll play a critical role in building our business at the forefront of the future of money.

Responsibilities :

• Lead financing and fundraising efforts and other strategic transactions, from coordinating due diligence and drafting term sheets to negotiating definitive agreements, managing closing processes and implementing post-closing controls.
• Scale and support the Gemini group’s corporate structure, including with respect to capital contributions, equity awards and required filings, audits and returns.
• Manage projects effectively and collaboratively.
• Build positive and influential relationships with Gemini Leadership and cross-functional partners, evangelizing the Legal team’s expertise and services across the company.
• Work with the Chief Legal Officer and cross functional teams to develop and implement a strategic approach to intellectual property management, focused on protecting technological innovations and maintaining competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties.

Minimum Qualifications :

• JD degree.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology or financial services; prior experience working in fintech, digital assets or high-growth tech companies a plus.
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships.

It Pays to Work Here The compensation & benefits package for this role includes :

• Competitive starting salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off

Salary Range : The base salary range for this role is between $209,000 - $261,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington.

This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.