Legal Counsel
confidentialNew York (NY)
About the role
The client is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in digital assets to support the rapid growth and innovation within its financial services offerings. This role will serve as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing strategic legal and regulatory counsel on complex transactions, new business initiatives, and evolving market developments. The position involves leading the negotiation, drafting, and maintenance of a wide range of commercial and transactional agreements, as well as advising on collateral arrangements, securities financing, liquidity solutions, and custody-related services. The Legal Counsel will support the development and launch of innovative products and platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams including business, risk, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on matters involving digital assets, tokenization, stablecoins, distributed ledger technology, and other emerging trends in financial markets. The role also involves assessing legal, regulatory, and industry developments, delivering practical, risk-based advice to senior management, and contributing to high-profile initiatives related to market structure, product innovation, and operational enhancements. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. and be admitted to practice law in New York, with significant experience in digital assets, tokenization, blockchain, or related financial technology matters. A strong understanding of securities laws, broker-dealer regulation, custody frameworks, and financial market infrastructure is essential. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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