Ripple helps financial institutions transform global payments by providing blockchain-powered infrastructure for cross-border payments, digital asset custody, and stablecoin solutions. With it, users can enable instant settlements, reduce costs, and access new markets. The company was originally founded as OpenCoin in 2012 and rebranded to Ripple in 2015.

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Skills

Budgeting Commercial Transactions Contract Negotiation Corporate Law Cross-Functional Collaboration Deal Management Legal Advice Term Sheets Vendor Management

Candidate Availability

Hybrid · New York · Required

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in implementing innovative financial solutions. You will manage vendor agreements, support sales and business development teams with commercial transactions, draft and negotiate term sheets and definitive documentation, manage deal processes, budget for external advisors, and assist with other commercial or corporate matters.

Requirements

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 product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams
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

Responsibilities

Manage the increasing number of vendor agreements and streamline the process
Assist sales and business development teams with commercial transactions
Draft and negotiate term sheets and definitive documentation
Manage the deal process
Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on projects
Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed

Benefits

Professional development budget
In-office flexibility on which 10+ days a month to come in
Bi-weekly all-company meeting with Leadership Team
Team offsites, team bonding activities, and happy hours
Competitive bonuses and equity
Competitive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite and virtual programming
Generous vacation policy
Industry-leading parental leave policies and family planning benefits
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens, premium snacks and beverages, and fun events