FalconX Verified 2h ago
Counsel, Credit
New York City, NY On-site
$162,000–$219,000 a yearPay$162,000–$219,000
TypeNot specified
Work settingOn-site
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced Credit 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.
What you'll bring
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 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.
- This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated.
- 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.
- Prior experience in fintech, crypto, or digital asset environments preferred.