Senior Counsel Credit

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our legal team as a primary legal advisor to FalconXs credit businesses. In this highimpact role you will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset lending margin borrowing and other creditrelated activities. You will work crossfunctionally with Product Markets Risk Operations and Compliance teams to support new product development ensure regulatory compliance and manage legal risk in a rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit Product Support:
  
  
• Advise on the structuring negotiation and documentation of digital asset loans margin facilities borrowing structures and other credit arrangements.
• Draft review and negotiate master loan agreements collateral agreements security documents and related transactional documentation.
• Partner with Product and Business Development teams to design and launch new credit products and structures.

• Regulatory & Compliance Advisory:
  
  
• Analyze and advise on U.S. and international legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to digital asset lending including securities commodities banking and consumer protection laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting digital asset credit markets and communicate implications to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Compliance to develop and maintain policies procedures and controls for credit operations.

• Risk Management:
• Identify assess and mitigate legal risks associated with credit extension collateral management counterparty default and insolvency scenarios.
• Support the development and implementation of robust risk management frameworks for credit exposures.

• Dispute Resolution & Enforcement:
  
  
• Manage and resolve disputes litigation or enforcement actions arising from credit transactions or counterparties.
• Oversee workout restructuring and recovery efforts in distressed situations.

• CrossFunctional Collaboration:
  
  
• Work closely with Markets Operations Risk and Technology teams to ensure seamless and settlement of credit transactions.
• Educate business partners on legal and regulatory issues affecting the credit business.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7 years of relevant legal experience with significant time spent advising on credit lending or structured finance matters for financial institutions fintechs or digital asset firms.
• Deep understanding of secured lending margin and collateral management practices.
• Familiarity with UCC Article 9 bankruptcy/insolvency regimes and digital asset custody considerations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex credit and collateral documentation.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape for digital assets and/or traditional credit products.
• Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
• Prior experience in fintech crypto or digital asset environments strongly preferred.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $200000 $270000 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 qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.

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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!

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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.

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