Counsel, Regulatory and Product

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 recruiting@falconx.io if you need assistance with the application process.