About the job

We’re Coinbase. We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 89 million accounts in more than 100 countries.

Our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3.0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity by helping create an open financial system for the world. We are focused on making digital currency accessible to everyone and are guided by two key principles: be the most trusted company in our industry and create products that are easy to use.

We are building a world-class legal team to support Coinbase and its affiliates as we continue to expand the company, and we are looking for driven and enthusiastic interns to join the Policy team.

Potential Projects & Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of different projects having to do with U.S. Policy, government regulations, thought leadership, and community engagement.
• Draft materials in a variety of formats, including academic papers, articles (both short and long), talking points, social media posts, and other presentation materials.
• Conduct policy research that reflects the Policy team’s priorities and contributes to critical policy outcomes.
• Distill and share the Policy team’s perspective internally on key issues.
• Provide a support function on key deliverables, including drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and other support functions necessary to accomplish critical policy projects.
• Work within the Policy team and with its cross-functional partners to help manage a number of discrete projects that relate to content creation, stakeholder engagement, government outreach, regulatory affairs, and internal operations.

Requirements

• Outgoing college junior or graduate student (recent graduates may also be considered).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Interest in and knowledge of public policy in the United States, including U.S. laws, government systems, and financial regulation.
• Self-starter with the ability to learn in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Able to think critically and come up with creative solutions.
• Enthusiastic about learning new disciplines, especially as it relates to different areas of public policy (US relations, international policy, thought leadership/engagement, etc).
• Excellent project management skills as necessary to assist various different teams within the Policy group.
• Interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency is a plus.

ID: P40987

Please note that for employees based in the US, Philippines, Canada or Singapore, if your role requires you to be present in a Coinbase office or if you choose to be physically present in a Coinbase office or sponsored location, participate in any in-person gathering (including offsites) or engage in business travel sponsored by Coinbase, you will be required to be fully vaccinated (as defined by applicable law). If you receive an offer, you will receive additional information about the grounds and process for an exemption.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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