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What is the role of a Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading at Jobgether?

The Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Professional Services field.

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United States, Other / Non-US, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading job near me in United States, Other / Non-US at Jobgether

Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Member of Legal, Senior Counsel, Trading in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of law, finance, and emerging digital asset markets, supporting the development of institutional-grade trading products within a rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem. You will act as a key legal advisor to trading and product teams, helping shape how new financial products are structured, launched, and governed from both a regulatory and commercial perspective. The position involves close collaboration with executives, compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that complex trading solutions are legally sound, scalable, and aligned with global regulatory frameworks. You will be deeply involved from early product ideation through contract structuring, negotiation, and ongoing compliance oversight. This is a highly strategic, hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where legal thinking directly influences product innovation and market expansion. It is well-suited for a senior legal professional who thrives in complex, high-impact, and technically nuanced financial environments.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will provide end-to-end legal support for trading products and institutional offerings, ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling product innovation and commercial growth.

Advise on legal and regulatory considerations related to digital asset trading, including spot, derivatives, margin, and prime brokerage activities
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex financial and trading agreements, including ISDAs, collateral agreements, lending arrangements, and trading contracts
Partner with product, trading, compliance, and executive teams to support the development and launch of new trading features and services
Develop contract templates, legal playbooks, policies, and internal guidelines to support scalable business growth
Provide guidance on market infrastructure, including trading venues, custodians, payment rails, and prime brokerage models
Support interpretation and implementation of evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to digital asset markets
Manage and coordinate external counsel where needed for specialized legal matters
Advise leadership on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks impacting trading solutions and institutional offerings

Requirements

This position requires a senior legal professional with deep experience in financial markets, strong transactional expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment.

8+ years of transactional legal experience in financial services or related sectors
Strong expertise in negotiating and drafting complex agreements such as ISDAs, trading agreements, prime brokerage contracts, and financing arrangements
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to trading, derivatives, lending, and digital assets
Experience working with or advising on market infrastructure such as trading venues, custodians, and payment systems
Active membership in the New York State Bar
Ability to translate traditional financial legal concepts into digital asset and crypto contexts
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects independently
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience advising senior leadership
Comfort operating in high-growth, fast-paced, and evolving environments

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with senior legal market standards
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Opportunity to work at the forefront of digital asset trading and financial innovation
High-impact role with direct influence on product strategy and market expansion
Collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to executive leadership
Strong focus on professional growth within a rapidly scaling global organization
Work within a mission-driven organization shaping the future of institutional crypto finance

How Jobgether works:

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