Capital Markets Counsel
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, which 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.
As a Capital Markets Counsel, you will have the unique opportunity to assist in growing our revenue-generating markets businesses in the US. In this high-impact role, you will provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset market making, OTC, derivatives, capital markets, and prime brokerage. 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.
Key responsibilities include supporting the business development and trading functions by advising on customer transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements related to FalconX’s core business activities. A strong knowledge of capital markets, derivatives, equities, and prime brokerage is essential. You will partner with cross-functional teams on product development and assess legal complexities of potential service offerings. Leading legal-commercial negotiations, drafting, and negotiating agreements related to our business lines (OTC, liquidity provision, derivatives documentation, and trading agreements) will be a significant part of your role. Additionally, you will provide general overall support to the Markets and Products Legal team.
The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and have 3-5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm specializing in financial services and/or crypto. Experience in capital markets, equities, derivatives, and prime brokerage is required. Preferred experience includes working in a high-performance, dynamic, and high-growth environment. Strong self-motivation and drive are essential, along with a detail-oriented approach focused on delivering client-first solutions for legal and business issues. Curiosity and a willingness to rapidly learn other areas of law and business are important, as is the ability to understand the bigger picture and commercial strategy, with a quick grasp of new functional areas and a cross-functional mindset.
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $162,000 - $205,000 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 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.