Senior Counsel, Credit

1 Day ago • 7 Years + • $200,000 PA - $270,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Counsel will be the primary legal advisor for FalconX's credit businesses, providing strategic legal guidance on digital asset lending and other credit-related activities. The role involves advising on the structuring and negotiation of digital asset loans, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risk, and supporting new product development. Responsibilities include supporting credit product development, advising on regulatory matters, risk management, dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of credit transactions. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and educate business partners on legal and regulatory issues.
Must have:
  • Advise on digital asset loans and credit arrangements
  • Draft and negotiate credit and collateral documentation
  • Analyze and advise on U.S. and international regulations
  • Manage disputes and litigation related to credit transactions
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
Good to have:
  • Experience in fintech, crypto, or digital assets
Perks:
  • Performance linked bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package

Job Details

Who are we?

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Credit Product Support:

    • Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of digital asset loans, margin facilities, borrowing structures, and other credit arrangements.
    • Draft, review, and negotiate master loan agreements, collateral agreements, security documents, and related transactional documentation.
    • Partner with Product and Business Development teams to design and launch new credit products and structures.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Advisory:

    • Analyze and advise on U.S. and international legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to digital asset lending, including securities, commodities, banking, and consumer protection laws.
    • Monitor regulatory developments impacting digital asset credit markets and communicate implications to internal stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with Compliance to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for credit operations.
  • Risk Management:
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with credit extension, collateral management, counterparty default, and insolvency scenarios.
    • Support the development and implementation of robust risk management frameworks for credit exposures.
  • Dispute Resolution & Enforcement:

    • Manage and resolve disputes, litigation, or enforcement actions arising from credit transactions or counterparties.
    • Oversee workout, restructuring, and recovery efforts in distressed situations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Work closely with Markets, Operations, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure seamless execution and settlement of credit transactions.
    • Educate business partners on legal and regulatory issues affecting the credit business.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 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.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Prior experience in fintech, crypto, or digital asset environments strongly preferred.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $200,000 - $270,000 in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. 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.

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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!

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.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

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