Counsel, Regulatory and Product

FalconX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 196,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonus

Equity options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

FalconX is seeking a Counsel, Regulatory & Product in New York City to lead the execution of its licensing roadmap and ensure compliance across all products. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of regulatory experience in fintech or crypto, managing licensing processes and translating regulatory guidance into business advice. The position offers a competitive salary between $196,000 - $215,000 along with performance bonuses and equity. Join FalconX to be part of a pioneering team in the crypto markets.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fintech, crypto, or institutional finance.
• Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional licensing processes.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory guidance into actionable business advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute new license applications across target jurisdictions.
• Provide regulatory guidance for new asset classes and trading features.
• Act as a point of contact for regulatory inquiries and reporting requirements.
• Monitor global legislative shifts and translate them into operational requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing processes

Risk management

Legal analysis

Job description

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting‑edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges by providing a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale.

The Role

As Counsel, Regulatory & Product, you will play a lead role in FalconX’s global regulatory footprint. Reporting to the Lead Attorney, you will own the execution of our 2026 licensing roadmap and ensure our product suite remains the "Gold Standard" for institutional compliance.

What You Will Do

• Execute the Licensing Roadmap: Directly manage and execute new license applications (VASP, MTL, and international equivalents) across all 2026 target jurisdictions.
• Product Compliance Ownership: Partner with Product and Engineering from ideation to launch, providing regulatory guardrails for new asset classes and trading features.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries, examinations, and reporting requirements, ensuring 100% standing with global oversight bodies.
• Landscape Analysis: Monitor global legislative shifts (MiCA, SEC/CFTC developments, etc.) and proactively translate them into technical and operational requirements for the platform.

Who You Are

• A seasoned regulatory attorney with 4+ years of experience in fintech, crypto, or institutional finance.
• Proven experience navigating complex, multi‑jurisdictional licensing processes.
• An expert at distilling opaque regulatory guidance into clear, actionable business advice.

Compensation

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $196,000 - $215,000 in New York City. This role will also be eligible for a performance‑linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Compensation will be determined based on location, skill set, experience, and the level at which the candidate is hired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [e-mail] if you need assistance with the application process.