Counsel, Corporate and Fintech Products
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 196000 - 248000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 cutting-edge 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 ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
About the Role
As Counsel Corporate and FinTech Product you will be a cornerstone of the FalconX legal team driving the execution of our global commercial strategy while safeguarding the firms corporate integrity. You will provide strategic legal guidance across a broad spectrum of corporate regulatory and transactional matters. This role requires a high-energy builder mindset working cross-functionally to support rapid business initiatives and ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations.
Responsibilities
- Commercial Contracting: Lead the drafting negotiation and review of complex commercial agreements including SaaS licensing strategic partnerships vendor services and client-facing institutional trading agreements.
- Corporate Governance: Provide legal counsel on corporate governance frameworks manage entity management tasks and assist in preparing materials for Board of Directors meetings.
- Intellectual Property: Oversee and protect FalconXs IP portfolio including managing trademark filings advising on patent strategy and ensuring IP protections are robust in all third-party collaborations.
- General Corporate Matters: Support equity plan administration internal restructurings and intercompany agreements.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Track global regulatory developments in the digital asset and financial services space advising stakeholders on future amendments or risks to our commercial product suite.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Engineering and Sales teams to launch new features while adhering to financial regulations.
- Risk & Dispute Management: Assist in handling commercial disputes regulatory inquiries and the development of internal legal policies.
Requirements
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
- Bar Admission: Active admission to a State Bar and in good standing.
- Experience: 5 years of legal experience ideally beginning at a top-tier law firm followed by in-house experience at a high-growth fintech or digital asset platform.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Deep experience in corporate law commercial transactions (specifically SaaS and partnerships) and fintech regulations.
- Crypto Fluency: Familiarity or expressed interest with cryptocurrency blockchain technology and the associated global regulatory frameworks.
- Soft Skills: Ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable business advice for non-legal stakeholders.
The base pay for this role is expected to be between$196000 - $248000 in New York City. 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.
FalconX has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and recruiters misrepresenting our brand. To ensure your security please note the following:
- Official Communication: We only communicate through official email addresses ending in @falconx.io. If you receive an email from a public domain (Gmail Yahoo etc.) or a lookalike domain it is not from us.
- Official Channels: We will never conduct interviews via Telegram WhatsApp or Signal. Our process involves video or in-person meetings.
- No Financial Requests: FalconX will never ask you for money equipment fees training deposits or crypto transfers at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Verification: All legitimate FalconX openings are listed on our official careers site: Link to you believe you have been contacted by a scammer please report the incident to .
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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!
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 legally-recognized 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.
About Company
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage with trading, financing, & custody for leading financial institutions. Deepest global liquidity & bespoke trade execution.
