Employment Counsel

Coinbase

. Provide first-line legal support on performance management, disciplinary processes, accommodations, policy questions, and exits .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $183,855 - $216,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Employment Law with a focus on U.S. compliance, performance management, and litigation support. Proven ability to advise on international employment matters and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in employment law.

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J.D. With Active U.S. State Bar Membership5+ Years Employment Law ExperienceU.S. Advice-And-Counsel ExperienceHands-On Experience With Employment LitigationWorking Knowledge Of U.S. HR Compliance Requirements

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Hard Skills

Employment LawPerformance ManagementLitigation SupportEEO-1 ReportingOFCCP ComplianceBias Audit ObligationsEmployment Agreement WorkflowsInternational Employment MattersAI Employment Law ComplianceGenerative AI Oversight

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Employment LitigationAdministrative ProceedingsCross-Border QuestionsCountry ExpansionsPay Equity ComplianceHR Business PartneringEmerging AI Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide first-line legal support on performance management, disciplinary processes, accommodations, policy questions, and exits
Advise on international employment matters across Coinbase's 20+ country footprint
Partner with outside local counsel and HR on cross-border questions, country expansions, and EMEA and APAC employee issues
Support employment agreement workflows, including offer letter review, standard separation agreements, transfer letters, and relocation agreements
Review AI tool deployments against Coinbase's AI employment law compliance framework
Advise on bias audit obligations and draft required notices and disclosures
Partner with the People team on EEO-1 reporting, OFCCP obligations, and pay equity compliance
Support employment litigation and administrative proceedings, including drafting EEOC position statements, coordinating with outside counsel, managing litigation holds, and assisting with discovery
Track employment law developments and turn them into practical guidance for HR partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. with active U.S. state bar membership
5+ years of employment law experience, including meaningful in-house experience advising HR business partners
Strong U.S. advice-and-counsel experience across performance management, terminations, accommodations and leaves
Hands-on experience with employment litigation and administrative charges, including position statements, discovery, litigation holds and outside counsel coordination
Working knowledge of U.S. HR compliance requirements, including EEO-1 reporting, OFCCP, and pay equity
Demonstrated engagement with the emerging AI and employment law regulatory landscape
Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
Experience with hourly or customer experience populations is a plus
Experience counseling on international employment matters is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)