Senior Counsel, Structured Finance & Tokenized Securities

Figure; New York (NY); On-site; USD 228,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU equity

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Figure is seeking an experienced structured finance attorney to lead its capital markets legal practice. The role sits with a Nasdaq-listed fintech that tokens real-world assets and runs on-chain funding programs.

You will work cross-functionally with Chief Legal Officer, Chief Capital Officer, and Finance teams on complex securitization and digital-asset structures. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, deal execution, and building an in-house team that crafts precedents and templates for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structured finance experience at top firms or issuers.
• First-chair securitization and lender-finance across multiple asset classes.
• Strong understanding of Regulation AB II, Rule 17g-5, risk retention, Rule 144A/Reg S.
• Genuine interest in digital assets, tokenized securities, and DeFi funding.
• Proven ability to design novel structures and defend them to rating agencies and regulators.
• Experience bringing work in-house and reducing outside counsel spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal execution of securitization program, including shelf/program docs, disclosures, and diligence.
• Lead deal teams for warehouse, repurchase, participation, and loan purchase facilities.
• Provide legal support for forward flow and whole loan sale programs.
• Structure and document joint ventures and other financing vehicles with institutional partners.
• Advise on tokenized securitization tranches, on-chain transfer/settlement mechanics, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with Corporate & Securities and Compliance on regulatory touchpoints.
• Own the workplan for the deal calendar and integration tail from acquired platforms.
• Build and mentor the Structured Finance legal team and create in-house templates and precedents.
• Manage outside counsel selection and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Digital assets interest

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Figure is seeking an experienced structured finance attorney to lead its capital markets legal practice. The role sits with a Nasdaq-listed fintech that tokens real-world assets and runs on-chain funding programs.

You will work cross-functionally with Chief Legal Officer, Chief Capital Officer, and Finance teams on complex securitization and digital-asset structures. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, deal execution, and building an in-house team that crafts precedents and templates for