Counsel

Skills

About the Role

You will draft and negotiate a wide range of prime brokerage, trading and commercial contracts, such as master lending agreements and account control agreements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams on new products, support international expansion of custody, trading and settlement businesses, manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way, and escalate issues to senior team members when appropriate. This role is full-time onsite in New York City.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience at a financial services or crypto company, ideally involving customer-facing sales, trading and/or custody
• At least 2 years advising or negotiating against institutional clients at a large law firm or bulge bracket bank
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to assess and balance legal risks against business interests
• Interest in blockchain and digital assets
• Flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate prime brokerage, trading, and commercial contracts including master lending agreements, account control agreements, and external client agreements
• Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate building, delivery, and marketing of new products
• Support international expansion of custody, trading, settlement and related businesses
• Manage legal and regulatory risks in a commercially practicable manner
• Escalate issues to senior team members as appropriate
• Pitch in wherever needed

Benefits

• Bonus and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture