At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

We are seeking to hire a dedicated and self-motivated lawyer to join Ripple’s Legal Team. In this role, you will support the company’s sales, business development, and finance teams on commercial transactions across the SaaS, financial technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency spaces. You will be an integral part of our growing and agile legal team. In addition to supporting the business’s sales pipeline, you will provide expertise on a wide range of matters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Deal with complex matters with multiple partners and forces
• Give accurate and timely counsel to the sales department
• Communicate and interact with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Review, negotiate and draft SaaS contracts for our customers
• Review and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Provide legal support to other departments

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• A Master's degree in Law or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience ideally in the field of financial services and the software industry (with SaaS knowledge)
• Proficiency in English; French, German or any other language is an asset
• A self-starter, organized and proactive demeanour
• Curiosity about the fast-growing digital asset industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present sophisticated issues clearly and concisely and provide succinct and practical legal advice.

 

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

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
• Mobile phone stipend

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.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.