Counsel, Structured Finance

As Counsel, Structured Finance at FalconX, you serve as a primary legal advisor to our credit businesses. You provide strategic legal guidance on all aspects of digital asset lending, margin, borrowing, and other credit-related activities, working 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.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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, counterparty 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 counterparties.
• Oversee workout, restructuring, and recovery efforts in distressed situations.
• 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.

What you bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4-7 years of relevant legal experience 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 and 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.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in fintech, crypto, or digital asset environments.

What we offer

• Base pay of $162,000-$219,000 in the New York City Area (actual compensation determined based on location, skillset, experience, qualifications, and hiring level)
• Performance-linked bonus
• Equity
• Competitive benefits package

About FalconX

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX provides comprehensive solutions for digital asset strategies, serving as the connective tissue that empowers clients with seamless navigation through the cryptocurrency landscape.