Galaxy Digital is hiring a Asset Management Counsel in Legal/Compliance — New York, NY. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on job-boards.greenhouse.io: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
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.
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.
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.
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
Who You Are
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
As asset management counsel you will join an experienced and collaborative Legal team to primarily work on supporting the Galaxy Asset Management team. You will support the legal and compliance functions of Galaxy Asset Management across the full spectrum from formation, launch and management of private funds to the investments pursuant to which such funds deploy client capital.
What You’ll Do
Day-to-day scope for the Asset Management Counsel as described in the posting:
- Draft, review and execute on fund formation documentation, including entity formation, governance documentation, subscription documentation, and bespoke side letter agreements with limited partners
- Advise on private credit, leveraged finance, credit risk transaction structuring, risk assessment and legal negotiation including direct lending and private debt transactions
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, where applicable, as well as internal portfolio managers and sales teams on legal diligence, negotiation and execution of new investment opportunities
- Advise internal stakeholders with respect to ongoing fund management matters, such as limited partner outreach, limited partner advisory committee (LPAC) management, updates to fund disclosure and offering documentation as needed and liquidations of funds following the conclusion of applicable investment periods
- Assist Galaxy Asset Management’s Chief Compliance Officer and compliance team on legal matters relating to the formation and maintenance of Galaxy Asset Management funds and products
- While the bulk of this role is expected to primarily focus on fund, investment and product-level matters, there will be opportunities for the right candidate to work with and alongside Venture Counsel in the diligence, negotiation and execution of private venture investments made by the various investing teams within Galaxy Asset Management, as well as other matters relating to asset management products, such as regulatory review and advising with respect to crypto-relevant issues and new asset management products
- 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 demonstrated ability to produce high quality work product in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where multiple projects may be active simultaneously
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant prior experience with a large law firm or in-house in a credit risk, private investment and/or funds formation or asset management counsel capacity
- Experience and knowledge with legal issues present for asset managers and Registered Investment Advisors, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, applicable SEC and CFTC rules and regulations, fund structuring (onshore and offshore), conflict of interest management and allocation of investment opportunities across multiple funds and fund types including private funds, ETFs and ‘40 Act funds
- Ability to navigate and manage transactions involving multiple parties, financial structures and unique terms and conditions
- Interest in issues relating to digital assets is required; experience and/or prior knowledge in the space is a plus
- Highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative.
- Positive attitude, and willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small).
- Collaborative team member with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Active membership in the NY state bar
What We Offer
What the posting highlights about the 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.
Base Salary Range
$200,000—$225,000 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.