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Trading & Lending Counsel, Vice President

Galaxy
New York, United States
Full time
$225,000 - $275,000 per year
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Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$225,000 - $275,000 per year

Location

New York, United States, North America

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Provides senior-level legal advice on derivatives and digital asset loan agreements. Negotiates complex agreements and liaises with internal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrable ability to produce quality work product in a fast-paced, high-volume environment;
  • A strong foundational knowledge coupled with a passion for the blockchain space.
  • 4+ years of transactional experience in top-tier law firms or crypto-focused companies.
  • Strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and/or structured loan agreements.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative;
  • Positive attitude, and willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small);
  • Ability to think creatively and propose commercially pragmatic solutions;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.

    • Responsibilities

  • Provide senior level legal contractual advice relating to derivatives legal documentation and guidance to businesses partners on issues, including those of broad impact or risk.
  • Independently review and negotiate complex ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes with parties who may be represented by counsel, senior executives and/or derivatives advisors.
  • Review and negotiate complex bilateral digital asset loan agreements.
  • Liaise with Credit and Trading/Sales to accurately reflect in agreements the necessary credit and business terms of the relationship.
  • The desire and capacity to learn how to negotiate various Galaxy trading and lending documentation;
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proactively identify and address legal risks associated with derivative activities, providing strategic solutions to enhance risk control.
  • Strong time management, judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Coordinate resources with respect to negotiations, including management of outside counsel engagement where appropriate;
  • Draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements;
  • Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies.
  • Manage workflow in a highly dynamic and demanding environment while remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of Galaxy; and
  • Help with other special corporate projects and such other activities as may be assigned.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
  • Company paid Holidays (11)
  • Company paid sick leave
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
  • 3% 401(k) company contribution
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Free daily snacks in-office
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Employee Resource Groups
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