--- title: 'Markets & Derivatives Senior Counsel at Galaxy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/markets-derivatives-senior-counsel-galaxy-new-york-96pkn4v47jc9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Markets & Derivatives Senior Counsel at Galaxy - **Company:** Galaxy - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $200k–$250k - **Posted:** 2026-04-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/galaxydigitalservices/jobs/5984761004 ## Job description Who We Are: Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, growing the economy that runs on code. Galaxy delivers the onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets, including trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization. Galaxy also develops and operates data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Anchored by its Helios campus in Texas, Galaxy is building a multi-gigawatt pipeline of more than 5.7 GW of potential capacity, positioning it among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additional information about Galaxy's businesses and products is available on [www.galaxy.com](http://www.galaxy.com/). What We Value: We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. - Seek Excellence. - Be Selective To Be Effective. - Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. - Disagree Transparently. - Encourage Independent Decision-Making. - Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: As Senior Counsel, you will join an experienced and collaborative Legal team to work on market and derivative related transaction matters. You’ll work alongside and report into our Head of Trading Legal and have the opportunity to work on a myriad of legal issues with room for growth beyond the current scope of the role. The ideal hire should have minimum of 4 years’ experience at a financial institution with additional experience at a top-tier law firm. 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; and - 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. 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; and - Active membership in the NY state bar. Bonus Points: - Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets - Ability to negotiate, and document various technology agreements, procurement and vendor contracts, which includes agreements pertaining to software (on prem and SaaS/cloud), outsourcing, hardware, systems, facilities, and professional/consulting services; and various other vendor commercial agreements to support services integral to the Galaxy ecosystem - Minimum of 2+ years at a top tier law firm 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 Apply now and join us as we grow the economy that runs on code. The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives. Base Salary Range $200,000—$250,000 USD Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com. ## About Galaxy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Galaxy is a publicly traded digital assets and data center infrastructure firm that bridges traditional finance with the digital economy and develops AI/high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: GLXY on Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange) - **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (with additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tel Aviv, Dallas, Afton, TX, and Washington, DC) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Michael Novogratz (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Digital assets (trading, asset management, custody) and data center infrastructure (AI/HPC) - **Target customers**: Institutional investors, traders, corporations, and AI/cloud operators (B2B, Enterprise) - **Mission**: “Accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.” ## Products & Services - **Global Markets**: Institutional trading, liquidity provision, and prime brokerage for digital assets. Galaxy is one of the world’s leading liquidity providers in the digital asset space. - **Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions**: Investment products (e.g., funds, separately managed accounts) and custody services. - **Data Centers (Helios Campus)**: Development and future operation of cutting-edge AI and HPC infrastructure, with a total approved power capacity at the Helios campus (as of March 31, 2026). - **Ventures**: Strategic investments in blockchain and digital asset startups. - **Custody Technology**: Acquired GK8’s innovative custody platform in February 2023, adding a Tel Aviv office and a team of cryptographers and blockchain engineers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Publicly traded (GLXY). Market cap fluctuates; check latest on Nasdaq. Not disclosed in the provided materials. - **Key Metric (Public)**: Assets on Platform as of March 31, 2026, Average Loan Book Size for Q1 2026, and Total Approved Power Capacity at Helios AI/HPC Data Center Campus (all cited on galaxy.com). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in the provided sources, but the company is publicly traded. The Helios data center campus implies partnerships with energy providers and AI clients. - **Growth Signals**: - Expansion into data center infrastructure (AI/HPC) alongside digital assets. - Acquisition of GK8 custody technology and team in 2023. - Global presence with offices in multiple countries. - 62 job openings as of the search date (July 2026), indicating active scaling. ## Competitive Advantages - **Dual-platform model**: Combines a regulated digital asset financial platform with a large-scale AI/HPC data center business – a rare combination. - **Institutional liquidity**: One of the world’s leading liquidity providers in digital assets. - **Technology depth**: In-house custody technology (GK8), smart contract engineering, and blockchain security expertise. - **Regulatory maturity**: Publicly listed on Nasdaq and TSX, with a strong compliance and legal/regulatory team. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital Assets**: Continue building a comprehensive financial platform for institutions, including trading, asset management, and custody. - **Data Centers**: Develop and operate the Helios AI/HPC campus to serve the growing demand for AI compute infrastructure. - **Geographic expansion**: Offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tel Aviv, and Texas. - **Talent acquisition**: Hiring across engineering, trading, data center operations, legal, and compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Hungry for innovation and united by a passion for crypto.” Values include curiosity, continuous improvement, honest disagreement, and independent decision-making. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are remote (US-based) or office-based in New York, Dallas, Afton (TX), London, etc. The careers page lists remote, hybrid, and in-person positions. - **Benefits**: - Competitive compensation (aims to pay above market). - 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (US). - Unlimited paid vacation and personal days. - Paid parental leave. - Company-paid health insurance from start date. - Crypto education opportunities, fitness awards, after-hours car service reimbursements. - 24/7 mental healthcare access (8 free therapy sessions per year per employee, plus family members). - **DEI**: Employee resource groups include Women at Galaxy, Asian Professional Network, Belong@GLXY, LGBTQIA+ allies, and mental health/neurodiversity support. DEI strategy overseen by the Board. - **Engineering culture**: Roles include senior backend developer, smart contract engineer, blockchain security lead, platform engineering, and data engineering. The team includes cryptographers and blockchain engineers from the GK8 acquisition. ## Sources 1. [Galaxy.com](https://www.galaxy.com/) 2. [Galaxy About](https://www.galaxy.com/about) 3. [Galaxy Careers](https://www.galaxy.com/careers) 4. [Galaxy GLXY page](https://www.galaxy.com/glxy) 5. 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