Counsel, Corporate and Fintech Products

FalconX • New York, NY

21h • $196,000 - $248,000

About The Position

As Counsel, Corporate and FinTech Product, you will be a cornerstone of the FalconX legal team, driving the execution of our global commercial strategy while safeguarding the firm’s corporate integrity. You will provide strategic legal guidance across a broad spectrum of corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. This role requires a high-energy "builder" mindset, working cross-functionally to support rapid business initiatives and ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to a State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience: 5+ years of legal experience, ideally beginning at a top-tier law firm followed by in-house experience at a high-growth fintech or digital asset platform.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep experience in corporate law, commercial transactions (specifically SaaS and partnerships), and fintech regulations.
• Crypto Fluency: Familiarity or expressed interest with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the associated global regulatory frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable business advice for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS licensing, strategic partnerships, vendor services, and client-facing institutional trading agreements.
• Corporate Governance: Provide legal counsel on corporate governance frameworks, manage entity management tasks, and assist in preparing materials for Board of Directors meetings.
• Intellectual Property: Oversee and protect FalconX’s IP portfolio, including managing trademark filings, advising on patent strategy, and ensuring IP protections are robust in all third-party collaborations.
• General Corporate Matters: Support equity plan administration, internal restructurings, and intercompany agreements.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track global regulatory developments in the digital asset and financial services space, advising stakeholders on future amendments or risks to our commercial product suite.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to launch new features while adhering to financial regulations.
• Risk & Dispute Management: Assist in handling commercial disputes, regulatory inquiries, and the development of internal legal policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree