Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff to CLO
Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff to CLO
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$ 410000 - 470000
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Job Description
Who are we
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators investors and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cuttingedge technology FalconX addresses the industrys foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented with limited products and services that support trading strategies structures and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the everevolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Impact
As Deputy CLO you will be responsible for ensuring FalconXs Legal Compliance and Public Policy Functions operate in an efficient manner that keeps pace with business growth and product expansion. You will serve as a key liaison between these functions and all other critical stakeholders at the company. This is a unique opportunity to join in a high visibility highimpact role working directly with the executive management.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all CLO teams are resourced correctly
- Align the teams goals with all business goals
- Develop and manage key metrics to provide the CLO and executive leadership with visibility into department performance and areas needing improvement
- Serve as a troubleshooter across the function improving department processes and promptly addressing team performance issues
- Plan team events all hands and meetings and build out platforms for team information sharing
- Spearhead major projects (including technology and process improvements)
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CLO on the functions most sensitive projects and closely collaborate with FalconXs General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to identify the most critical goals for the function and ensure their completion
- Manage departmental spend and engage in efforts to reduce expenses without impacting department effectiveness.
- Take a holistic view of whats going on in the function and stand in for the CLO as necessary in executive meetings
- Flex to meet the needs of the organization including the ability to context switch and support projects in different domain areas
Requirements
- 10 years working across multiple legal and compliance areas
- Very strong project management and planning skills
- Ability to make thoughtful legal decisions
- Ability to communicate complex legal and compliance concepts to senior management in a succinct yet comprehensive manner
- Strong background in financial services and technology
- Selfstarter with a track record of balancing multiple projects at once
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must
- Concise persuasive and authentic communicator both verbally and in written communication
- High gear operator who does not take no for an answer
- Superb judgment and integrity unparalleled confidentiality and sophistication in all aspects of work
- Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
- Excellent organizational skills
- Crypto experience is desirable
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $319000 $431000 USD for a Senior Director level and $410000 $470000 for a VP level in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus equity and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location skillset experience qualificationsand the level at which the candidate is hired.
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Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here.
Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse inclusive equitable and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements skills or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements however we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion national origin ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information citizenship or any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconXs People team at if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
