Deputy General CounselMarkets and Product
Deputy General CounselMarkets and Product
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$ 276000 - 374000
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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.
About the Role
In this role as part of a forwardthinking digital asset firm serving over 700 clients youll part of our legal team navigating the complex tapestry of global regulations critical to our operations. Join our dynamic legal team in the role of Deputy General Counsel: Markets & Product where youll be a cornerstone in advising our global Markets team and building and refining our product offerings. With your deep regulatory knowledge and experience with complex financial products youll collaborate closely with our Markets and Product teams to navigate the complexities of digital asset prime brokerage. This is a chance to leave your mark on a global organization with direct involvement in our expansion providing you with the opportunity for significant collaboration with senior leadership and an active role in an evolving industry.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with crossfunctional teams on the development of new financial products and services and advise on existing financial products and services to ensure they remain compliant with an evolving regulatory landscape.
- Manage lawyers responsible for the companys derivatives products around the world and serve as the senior legal expert at the company regarding derivatives.
- Serve as the senior lawyer for our global Markets team advising on all critical regulatory and commercial issues impacting our trading business units.
- Evaluate and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle providing guidance to product and engineering teams on potential implications. Develop policies and procedures to reduce legal exposure and work in concert with compliance officers to uphold risk management standards.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to a State Bar and good standing
- 10 years in legal advisory role
- 7 years advising on institutional financial products
- 7 years with complex legal transaction negotiations
- Direct experience in Financial Services or an Institutional FinTech company/product
Necessary Experience
- Knowledge of Capital Markets Derivatives Equities Credit Lending and Prime Brokerages
- Significant experience providing regulatory advice with respect to the DoddFrank Act
- Record of working well with institutional financial regulators including the CFTC and SEC
- Experience providing targeted legal advice to institutional trading businesses
- Expertise in digital asset transactions
- Proven record of successfully building or refining product offerings in financial services
- History of effective collaboration with crossfunctional teams in a financial services environment
- Track record of successfully navigating complex legal and regulatory environments
- History of effective legal team management in the preparation of contractual documentation
Nicetohaves
- Experience at an existing cryptocurrency digital asset blockchain or web3 organization
- People management or department leadership
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $276000 $374000in 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 qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.
Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
