The vacancy is well-structured with clear expectations and compensation details, though some technical aspects could be more detailed.
Job description
## 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.
Responsibilities
## What You’ll Do:
- Act as a strategic legal advisor for Galaxy with respect to ISDAs/ CSAs, confirms, prime brokerage agreements, lending and vendor transactions;
- Advisor on swap dealer related rules;
- Focus on negotiating documentation with hedge funds, crypto native firms, investment companies, individuals, miners and other institutional clients;
- Coordinate resources with respect to negotiations, including management of outside counsel engagement where appropriate;
- Collaborate with other functional partners and businesses to ensure appropriate awareness and escalation of issues;
- Assisting with implementing global regulatory and market changes affecting trading and documentation;
- Draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements;
- 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;
- Help with other special projects and such other activities as may be assigned;
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes;
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
Requirements
## 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;
- Ability to apply traditional financial legal concepts within the crypto space to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and uncommon;
- Over 6+ years of transactional experience reviewing various financial transaction agreements, primarily ISDA/CSAs, trade confirmations and prime brokerage agreements;
- Product knowledge and transactional or regulatory experience within the OTC derivatives and swap dealer businesses;
- Experience traditional financial markets, preferable experience at a sell side bank supporting derivative desks;
- Ability to work well in fast-paced business and evolving legal environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- 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;
- Collaborative team member with a high level of professionalism and business judgment;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Active membership in the NY state bar.
Conditions
## What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus;
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements;
- Flexible Time Off (paid);
- 3% 401(k) company contribution;
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents;
- Generous paid Parental Leave;
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees;
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry;
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues;
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches;
- Employee Resource Groups;
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace.
About Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital is a technology-driven financial services and investment management firm providing institutions and direct clients with comprehensive solutions across the digital assets ecosystem. The company operates two main business segments: Digital Assets (offering trading, asset management, lending, and advisory services) and Data Centers (developing AI and high-performance computing infrastructure).