FalconX is hiring a
Deputy General Counsel

Summary

Join our dynamic legal team as Deputy General Counsel: Product & Capital Markets and be a cornerstone in building and refining our product offerings. With your deep knowledge of complex commercial structures, you'll collaborate closely with our product, markets, and engineering teams to navigate the complexities of digital asset prime brokerage.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to a State Bar and good standing
• 10+ years in legal advisory role
• 7+ years with product compliance in an international context
• 5+ years with complex legal transaction negotiations
• Direct experience in Financial Services or an Institutional FinTech company/product

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams on product development and assess legal complexities of potential service offerings, features, acquisitions or mergers
• Draft and review terms for contracts, leading negotiations for the company's product, vendor, and partnership agreements. Provide expert advice on contractual rights, obligations, and term interpretation. Ensure all contracts meet legal and regulatory standards
• Evaluate and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle, providing guidance to product and engineering teams on potential implications. Develop policies and procedures to reduce legal exposure, and work in concert with compliance officers to uphold risk management standards
• Advise on privacy and data protection for product features and guide the team through legal intricacies of launching and updating products

Benefits

• Overtime compensation (when applicable)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Performance-linked bonus
• Paid time off (including sick time) benefits
• Paid Company holidays
• Participation in the Company’s equity and 401k retirement plan
• Competitive employee health, dental, and vision benefits