Derivatives & Lending Counsel, Galaxy

• You should be highly motivated, prepared to work extended hours, and thrive in an entrepreneurial and demanding environment
• The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrable ability to produce quality work product in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A strong foundational knowledge coupled with a passion for the blockchain space
• 4+ years of transactional experience in top-tier law firms or crypto-focused companies
• Strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills
• Experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and/or structured loan agreements
• Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment
• Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative
• Positive attitude, and willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)
• Ability to think creatively and propose commercially pragmatic solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar

Desirable

• You will be responsible for the daily requests from the Galaxy trading and lending teams involving various agreements related to spot trading, lending and derivatives
• Provide senior level legal contractual advice relating to derivatives legal documentation and guidance to businesses partners on issues, including those of broad impact or risk
• Independently review and negotiate complex ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes with parties who may be represented by counsel, senior executives and/or derivatives advisors
• Review and negotiate complex bilateral digital asset loan agreements
• Liaise with Credit and Trading/Sales to accurately reflect in agreements the necessary credit and business terms of the relationship
• The desire and capacity to learn how to negotiate various Galaxy trading and lending documentation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proactively identify and address legal risks associated with derivative activities, providing strategic solutions to enhance risk control
• Strong time management, judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills
• Coordinate resources with respect to negotiations, including management of outside counsel engagement where appropriate
• Draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies
• Manage workflow in a highly dynamic and demanding environment while remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of Galaxy; and
• Help with other special corporate projects and such other activities as may be assigned

• Equity Exposure for All Employees - Through broad and meaningful equity participation, we desire to have our employees work collaboratively and act as long-term shareholders
• 401(k) Contributions- Galaxy offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and access to both Traditional and Roth options (US-only)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave - You decide how many paid vacation and personal days off you want. Paid Parental Leave is available to give new parents the opportunity to care for and bond with their new child
• Full Paid Health Benefits - Company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and other dependents, effective as of your start date
• Perks at Work - Galaxy provides various crypto education opportunities, a free Peloton membership with insurance, after-hours car service reimbursements, and more
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential, 24/7 access to mental healthcare with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist. Benefits include 8 free video sessions per person, per year, for employees and any of their dependents age 18+

Total funding: $18m

Galaxy Digital Holdings was founded to bring institutions into the blockchain revolution, envisioning a society where values and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy has captured the massive growth in the space over the past few years, offering its clients a range of financial solutions spanning the digital assets ecosystem, operating five synergistic business lines: Trading, Asset Management, Principal Investments, Investment Banking, and Mining.