Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff to CLO

Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief of Staff to CLO

Who are we?

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: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Impact

As Deputy CLO, you will be responsible for ensuring FalconX’s Legal, Compliance and Public Policy Functions operate in an efficient manner that keeps pace with business growth and product expansion. You will serve as a key liaison between these functions and all other critical stakeholders at the company. This is a unique opportunity to join in a high visibility, high-impact role working directly with the executive management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all CLO teams are resourced correctly
• Align the team’s goals with all business goals
• Develop and manage key metrics to provide the CLO and executive leadership with visibility into department performance and areas needing improvement
• Serve as a troubleshooter across the function, improving department processes and promptly addressing team performance issues
• Plan team events, all hands and meetings and build out platforms for team information sharing
• Spearhead major projects (including technology and process improvements)
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CLO on the functions most sensitive projects and closely collaborate with FalconX’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to identify the most critical goals for the function and ensure their completion
• Manage departmental spend and engage in efforts to reduce expenses without impacting department effectiveness.
• Take a holistic view of what’s going on in the function and stand in for the CLO as necessary in executive meetings
• Flex to meet the needs of the organization, including the ability to context switch and support projects in different domain areas

Requirements

• 10+ years working across multiple legal and compliance areas
• Very strong project management and planning skills
• Ability to make thoughtful legal decisions
• Ability to communicate complex legal and compliance concepts to senior management in a succinct yet comprehensive manner
• Strong background in financial services and technology
• Self-starter with a track record of balancing multiple projects at once
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must
• Concise, persuasive, and authentic communicator both verbally and in written communication
• High gear operator who does not take no for an answer
• Superb judgment and integrity, unparalleled confidentiality, and sophistication in all aspects of work
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills
• Crypto experience is desirable

Base pay for this role is expected to be between $375,000 - $470,000 USD for New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance-linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, and qualifications.

Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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.

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