Member of Legal, Trading Solutions (Brokerage Counsel)

United States
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description

At Anchorage Digital, we are focused on developing a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional clients looking to delve into the realm of cryptocurrencies.

Born in 2017, Anchorage Digital is a compliant crypto platform that furnishes institutions with comprehensive financial services and infrastructure solutions. With the distinction of being the first federally chartered crypto bank in the US, Anchorage Digital provides institutions with unrivaled secure custody, compliance with regulations, product diversity, and top-notch client support. We are on the lookout for team members who embody humility, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning.

Our team operates globally with a remote-friendly work culture, while also offering the option for in-office work in New York City, Sioux Falls, Porto, Lisbon, and Singapore. For those team members situated away from our offices, we encourage and sponsor quarterly in-person collaboration days to foster teamwork and strengthen our corporate community.

As a key member of the Legal, Trading Solutions group, you will play a pivotal role within the institutional trading solutions business by delivering strategic legal counsel on new products and features. Your responsibilities will include offering expert legal guidance concerning spot, margin, derivatives, and API trading activities for Anchorage Digital's OTC principal trading entity. Additionally, you will act as a trusted advisor on money transmission regulations, state lending laws, CFTC derivatives rules, and SEC securities regulations.

Your role will entail drafting and evaluating compliance manuals, policies, procedures, disclosures, and risk factors pertaining to trading and lending activities. You will also engage in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various trading, lending, and derivative contracts such as ISDA, Master Lending Agreements, Master Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Prime brokerage agreements.

We have introduced the "Factors of Growth & Impact" to aid team members in assessing their impact and articulating the coaching, feedback, and valuable learning experiences obtained when exploring, developing, and mastering capabilities beyond the scope of the Member of Legal, Trading Solutions position:

Technical Skills:

  • In-depth comprehension of laws and regulations relevant to spot, margin, derivatives, platform trading, and prime brokerage for digital assets.
  • Proficiency in creating, drafting, and negotiating a broad spectrum of agreements including digital asset trading agreements, prime brokerage agreements, collateral agreements, margin agreements, loan agreements, settlement terms, ISDAs, confirmations, risk factors, and more.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

  • Collaborate closely with the Associate General Counsel for trading solutions to bolster the trading solutions business.
  • Develop and manage contract templates, work alongside Compliance to formulate guidelines, policies, playbook procedures, and provide staff training individuals to champion independent projects and processes.

Organizational Knowledge:

  • Sound understanding of various market infrastructures, encompassing first-hand knowledge on crypto trading venues, prime brokers, custodians, and payment systems.
  • Proficient in communicating pertinent legal issues to internal stakeholders to ensure widespread dissemination of knowledge to relevant teams.
  • Ability to prioritize work aligned with company objectives and effectively communicate the rationale behind tasks.

Communication and Influence:

  • Foster strong bonds with the trading solutions team, legal and compliance counterparts to foster collaboration, tackle legal challenges, structure intricate agreements, and increase efficiency.
  • Proficient communication skills both internally and externally.
  • Capable of client-facing interactions while collaborating with cross-functional teams on multiple internal projects.

Qualifications:

  • Organized individual with a proactive approach, acute attention to detail, and capability to deliver quality work in a dynamic, high-volume work setting.
  • Proficient in regulatory frameworks related to diverse digital asset business models, along with the ability to apply conventional financial legal principles to resolve complex business requirements for institutional clients.
  • Minimum of 8 years' transactional experience encompassing reviewing various financial transaction agreements, primarily lending agreements, prime brokerage agreements, ISDA/CSA, and trade confirmations.
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced startup or early-stage company is advantageous—self-driven, proactive individual with a positive outlook and a readiness to tackle any tasks regardless of scope.
  • Proficient in fostering creativity and proposing practical, commercial solutions.
  • Active membership in the NY state bar.

Bonus

  • Listening to the soundtrack of Hamilton, intrigued by its portrayal of the founding of a new financial system is a plus.

About Anchorage Digital: Who We Are

The Anchorage Village, composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology, collaborates to provide institutions with the foundational elements necessary to securely navigate the evolving digital asset landscape. With a team of over 300 members, our shared objective is to reimagine the future of finance by facilitating the safe movement of value in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and connected, irrespective of their background. We embrace and celebrate our differences as we believe that openness about our identities enables us to deliver our best work.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to upholding equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Qualified candidates are assessed independently of any criminal histories in line with applicable legal requirements.

Protecting the privacy rights of our stakeholders is a priority at Anchorage Digital, and we are dedicated to maintaining their trust and confidence when handling personal or financial information.

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Anchorage Digital
Company size
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Location
United States
Description
Our vision is to be the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy so that innovation can grow without bounds. Today, Anchorage Digital’s offerings are designed for institutions to safely participate in digital assets—from custody to trading and staking—all within the regulatory perimeter and the industry’s most proven security architecture.

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