Counsel, Credit

FalconX•New York, NY

9d•$162,000 - $219,000•Remote

About The Position

FalconX is seeking an experienced Credit Counsel to join their legal team. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor to FalconX’s credit businesses, providing strategic legal guidance on digital asset lending, margin, borrowing, and other credit-related activities. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with Product, Markets, Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to support new product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risk in a dynamic market.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
4 - 7 years of relevant legal experience, with significant time spent 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/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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.