Counsel, Structured Finance , NY

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.

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.

• 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.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with credit extension, collateral management, counter party 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 counter parties.
• 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.

• 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.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $162,000 - $219,000 in the New York City Area. This expected…