Markets & Derivatives Senior Counsel

Galaxy

New York, NY, United States
Competitive base salary; discretionary bonus + equ...
On-site
Isda/csa and prime brokerage agreement negotiation
Swap dealer rules and otc derivatives experience
Minimum 6 years transactional legal experience
The role involves acting as a strategic legal advisor for Galaxy regarding ISDAs, CSAs, and prime brokerage agreements within the digital assets sector

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as a strategic legal advisor for Galaxy regarding ISDAs, CSAs, and prime brokerage agreements within the digital assets sector.
  • Candidates must possess over 6 years of transactional experience reviewing financial agreements and have an active New York state bar membership.
  • Galaxy offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to learn about the crypto industry while working with a mission-first team.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as a strategic legal advisor for Galaxy regarding ISDAs, CSAs, and prime brokerage agreements within the digital assets sector.

Salary

Competitive base salary; Discretionary bonus and equity incentives; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ISDA/CSA and prime brokerage agreement negotiation
  • Swap dealer rules and OTC derivatives experience
  • Minimum 6 years transactional legal experience
  • Active membership in NY state bar
  • Experience at financial institution or top-tier law firm

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of digital asset regulatory treatment
  • Vendor contract and technology agreement experience
  • Adoption of AI tools for productivity improvement
  • Background supporting sell-side derivative desks
  • Creative problem solving in ambiguous situations

Key Requirements

  • Active NY state bar membership
  • Over 6 years of transactional legal experience
  • Minimum 4 years at financial institution plus top-tier law firm experience
  • Product knowledge in OTC derivatives and swap dealer businesses

Work Rights

Not specified

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