Derivatives & Lending Counsel, Vice President

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
 
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
 
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
 
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
 
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

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. You should be highly motivated, prepared to work extended hours, and thrive in an entrepreneurial and demanding environment.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets.
• Product knowledge and transactional or regulatory experience with trading and lending products generally.
• Experience in data privacy, IP law and the use and provision of technology in the context of Technology & Managed Services Agreements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.