Trading Documentation Lawyer New York

GSR Markets Limited • New York, NY, US

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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

5+ years PQE at a major law firm or in-house in financial services

Understanding of securities and derivatives law, with experience drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and / or asset-specific ISDA documentation frameworks

Experience with underlying asset classes (credit derivatives, interest rates, FX, commodity derivatives, equity derivatives) is a plus

Crypto-currency markets experience is a plus

Experience in loan documentation, repo / securities lending, and / or custody documentation is a plus

Strong commercial awareness with good negotiation and project management skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and manage complex transactions from inception to completion

Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism with internal and external stakeholders

Why GSR?

Be part of the frontline of the digital asset revolution

Dynamic, innovative, and inclusive work environment where contributions matter

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth

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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Documentation Lawyer • New York, NY, US