Corporate Counsel

Job title: Corporate Counsel

About the Role

Ripple is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to manage vendor contracts and support our product lines including payments, custody, and stablecoin. You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in implementing innovative financial solutions across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage our increasing number of vendor agreements and streamline the process.

• Assist the Company’s sales and business development teams with commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation.

• 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.

• For NY-based roles, NY Annual Base Salary Range $228,000—$285,000 USD; actual salaries may vary based on experience and qualifications; this range does not include equity or additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.