Trading Documentation Counsel at FalconX

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Digital AssetsIndustries

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
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
Preferred experience in a high-performance, dynamic, and high growth environment
Strong self-motivation and drive
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering client-first solutions for legal and business issues
Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn other areas of law and business
Ability to understand the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quick grasp of new functional areas and cross-functional mindset

Responsibilities

Support the business development and trading functions by advising on customer transactions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements relating to FalconX’s core business activities
Partner with cross-functional teams on product development and assess legal complexities of potential service offerings
Lead legal-commercial negotiations: Drafting and negotiating agreements related to our business lines (OTC, liquidity provision, derivatives documentation and trading agreements)
General overall support to the Markets and Products Legal team
Provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset market making, OTC, derivatives, capital markets and prime brokerage
Work cross-functionally with Product, Markets, Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to support new product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risk

Skills

Juris Doctor

Trading Documentation

Capital Markets

Derivatives

OTC Agreements

Prime Brokerage

Legal Negotiations

Regulatory Compliance

Product Development

Risk Management

FalconX

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

About FalconX

FalconX is an institutional crypto trading platform that simplifies the trading of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for financial institutions. It provides clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing clients to trade without concerns about hidden fees. The platform is trusted by major financial institutions and offers tailored services such as trade execution, credit, and treasury management. FalconX aims to deliver a reliable and comprehensive trading experience for institutional investors in the digital asset market.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$415.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in crypto derivatives could pressure FalconX's profit margins.

Regulatory scrutiny may impact the adoption of FalconX's auto-liquidation service in APAC.

Expansion into FX market may lead to integration challenges and operational risks.

Differentiation

FalconX eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.

The platform is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.

FalconX offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.

Upsides

Acquisition of Arbelos Markets strengthens FalconX's position in the crypto derivatives market.

Launch of auto-liquidation service enhances capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.

New FX desk in London expands FalconX's service offerings into traditional markets.

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