Head of Legal Trading

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
 
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
 
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
 
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
 
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit 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
Seasoned legal leader with deep experience in institutional trading (spot and derivatives) and lending, digital assets and decentralized finance. You excel at guiding highly skilled attorneys while simultaneously contributing to complex legal matters with strategic significance. You bring a collaborative leadership style and a proactive, hands-on approach in a high-performance and fast-paced environment. You are passionate about the blockchain space and excited to help build the future of finance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a high-performing legal team focused on trading (spot and derivatives), lending, and staking-related legal matters.
• Coach, develop, and support attorneys with diverse specialties in digital trading products and DeFi, ensuring strong individual performance and cohesive team collaboration.
• Drive the team's strategic direction in alignment with company goals and evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.
• Foster a culture of ownership, initiative, and collaboration across legal and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as the point of escalation and resolution for complex legal issues managed by the team.
• Provide senior-level guidance and hands-on support in negotiating high-value, complex agreements including ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs, token purchase agreements, staking agreements, liquidity arrangements and structured loan agreements
• Offer legal advice on evolving regulatory regimes in the digital asset space.
• Liaise closely with product, operations, risk, trading, credit, and compliance teams to assess legal risks and ensure alignment.
• Represent Galaxy in external discussions, including with regulators, counterparties, and external counsel.

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;
• A strong foundational knowledge coupled with a passion for the blockchain space.
• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• 10–12+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience or a combination of top-tier law firm and crypto-native in-house roles.
• Knowledge of digital assets, trading, lending, DeFi protocols, staking and token structuring.
• Demonstrated success leading legal teams or mentoring senior attorneys in high-growth, fast-paced settings.
• Expertise in negotiating and reviewing a broad range of agreements, including ISDAs, purchase and sale agreements and loan documentation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders and C-suite executives.
• Strategic mindset combined with operational pragmatism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Deep knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets.
• Strong background in traditional finance and the ability to apply those legal concepts to digital assets.

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.