Corporate Counsel New York, NY, United States

Please note this is for New York, NY, United States. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

Are you a hardworking and self‑motivated transactional lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the fintech world? Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our growing and agile legal team to efficiently manage our vendor contracts and to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin. You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully!

What You’ll Do:

• One of your primary roles will be to manage our increasing number of vendor agreements and to think of ways to streamline the process.
• Assist the Company’s sales and business development teams with various commercial transactions. This includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation. You will also manage the deal process.
• Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects.
• Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. from a top‑tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• A minimum of 7 years of practice, ideally as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with Ripple’s product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes.
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills, judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and act decisively.
• Competence in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely, providing succinct, practical, and effective legal advice.

NY Annual Base Salary Range

$228,000 – $285,000 USD

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy – work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry‑leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full‑time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.