Trading Documentation Lawyer New York

Overview

Founded in 2013, GSR is a leading market-making and programmatic trading company in the cryptocurrency space. With more than 200 employees across 7 countries, we provide liquidity to protocols and exchanges daily. Our team includes veterans from Goldman Sachs, Two Sigma, and Citadel, delivering a robust trading platform to help clients scale and execute their strategies.

Working at GSR offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

The Role

GSR is looking for an in-house Legal Counsel to join our global organisation on a full-time basis as a member of the Trading Documentation Legal team. You will facilitate growth of the business within the United States and other international jurisdictions, working closely with Senior Management and the Compliance, Business Development, and Trading functions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Business Development and Trading functions by advising on customer transactions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of agreements relating to GSR's core business activities.
• In-house OTC trading agreements
• Loan agreements
• Custody agreements (including tri-party)
• Gatekeeper for the Legal Department's advice to the business on regulatory, commercial, corporate, and operational matters, and escalating as needed
• Liaising with external legal counsel to obtain guidance and resolve highly specialised legal matters, local regulation, and licensing as they relate to transactions
• General support to the Legal & Compliance team

Your Profile

Why GSR?

Compensation

Expected annual salary : $250,000-$350,000

GSR is proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and operate a merit-based approach to hiring and performance management.

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