Counsel

Who you are

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 4 - 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 preferred
• We encourage all those interested in applying

What the job involves

• We are seeking an experienced Counsel, Structured Finance 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Manage and resolve disputes, litigation, or enforcement actions arising from credit transactions or counterparties
• Oversee workout, restructuring, and recovery efforts in distressed situations
• 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