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Counsel, Structured Finance

FalconX · New York City, NY · On-site

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About FalconX

Backed by Accel, Lightspeed and Sapphire.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Counsel, Structured Finance to join our legal team as a primary legal advisor to FalconX’s credit businesses. In this high-impact role, you will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset lending, margin, borrowing, and other credit-related activities. You will work cross-functionally 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.

What they're looking for

  • J.D. from an accredited law school, active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
  • 4 - 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
More about this role

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 industry's 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.

We are seeking an experienced Counsel, Structured Finance to join our legal team as a primary legal advisor to FalconX’s credit businesses. In this high-impact role, you will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset lending, margin, borrowing, and other credit-related activities. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Markets, Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to support new product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risk in a rapidly...

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