Vice President, Decentralized Finance OnChain Counsel - Corporate

Who We Are Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, growing the economy that runs on code. Galaxy delivers the onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets, including trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization. Galaxy also develops and operates data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Anchored by its Helios campus in Texas, Galaxy is building a multi-gigawatt pipeline of more than 5.7 GW of potential capacity, positioning it among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additional information about Galaxy's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com. What We Value We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Seek Excellence.Be Selective To Be Effective.Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.Disagree Transparently.Encourage Independent Decision-Making.Build Dream Teams. Who You Are As a De-Fi/OnChain Attorney, you will provide expert legal counsel on issues related to decentralized finance and staking services, including compliance, commercial transactions, and governance matters. You should be highly motivated, prepared to work extended hours, and thrive in an entrepreneurial and demanding environment. What You’ll Do Serve as a strategic legal advisor on all OnChain and De-Fi-related legal negotiations, with a focus on staking, validation, and tokenization mattersDraft, review, and negotiate agreements, including token purchase agreements, staking and validation agreements, token liquidity arrangements, token grant agreements, and similar documentation pertaining to digital assetsProvide legal insights on complex regulatory landscapes affecting decentralized finance and cryptocurrency projectsIdentify and mitigate legal risks in a rapidly evolving De-Fi ecosystemCollaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulationsCoordinate resources with respect to negotiations, including management of outside counsel engagement where appropriateDraft and negotiate non-disclosure agreementsAddress issues related to intellectual property, data privacy, and governance within De-Fi structuresStay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologiesManage workflow in a highly dynamic and demanding environment while remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of GalaxyHelp with other special corporate projects and such other activities as may be assigned What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrable ability to produce quality work product in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentA strong foundational knowledge coupled with a passion for the blockchain space3+ years of transactional experience in top-tier law firms or crypto-focused companiesStrong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skillsComprehensive understanding of staking, validation, and De-Fi protocolsExperience negotiating token purchase agreements, staking and validation agreements, token liquidity arrangements, token grant agreements, and similar documentation pertaining to digital assetsAbility to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced, high-tempo environmentHighly motivated, self-starter who takes initiativePositive attitude, and willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)Ability to think creatively and propose commercially pragmatic solutionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsMember in good standing of the New York State Bar Bonus Points Knowledge of U.S securities laws, KY/AML compliance, and the regulatory treatment of digital assetsDemonstrable track record in handling Staking and De-Fi-specific legal issuesStrong understanding and familiarity of vaults, vault curation, and DeFi lending marketsProduct knowledge and transactional or regulatory experience with trading and lending products generally Join us to shape the future of decentralized finance. Your passion for crypto and strategic legal expertise will help us pioneer new economic paradigms. What We Offer Competitive base salary and discretionary bonusFlexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)Company paid Holidays (11)Company paid sick leaveCompany-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents3% 401(k) company contributionGenerous paid Parental LeaveFree virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industryFree daily snacks in-officeSmart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleaguesEmployee Resource Groups Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm. The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives. Base Salary Range $220,000 - $250,000 USD Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.