Counsel, Corporate and Fintech Products

About the role

FalconX is a pioneering team dedicated to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. We address the industry's challenges by providing a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies, acting as the connective tissue for seamless navigation through the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Lead 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 Board of Directors meeting materials preparation.
• Intellectual Property: Oversee and protect FalconX’s IP portfolio, including managing trademark filings, advising on patent strategy, and ensuring robust IP protections in 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, advise 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.

Pay

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $196,000 - $248,000 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

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• 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.
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• 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 falconx.io/careers].

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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!