About the company
FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted. We are a team of engineers, product builders, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, and business strategists. Our teammates have entrepreneurial experience and come from companies such as Google, Apple, Paypal, Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. And, we embody our values: Think big; Drive bold outcomes; Be one team; Iterate with speed; and be an entrepreneur. We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - thereās no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Advisory: šAdvise on all aspects of CFTC and NFA regulations applicable to swap dealers, including registration, reporting, business conduct standards, margin, recordkeeping, and anti-manipulation requirements. šMonitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting digital asset derivatives and proactively communicate implications to internal stakeholders. šLiaise with regulators (CFTC, NFA) and manage responses to inquiries, exams, and enforcement actions. šTransactional & Product Support: šProvide legal guidance on structuring, negotiating, and documenting digital asset swaps and other derivative products. šReview and draft ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and bespoke digital asset documentation. šPartner with Product and Trading teams to launch new offerings in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
Qualifications
šJ.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. š7+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant time spent advising on CFTC/NFA matters for swap dealers, FCMs, or similar financial institutions. šDeep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA rules, especially as they relate to swaps and digital assets. šExperience drafting and negotiating ISDA documentation and familiarity with digital asset market structure. šDemonstrated ability to interface with regulators and manage regulatory examinations or enforcement actions.
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