Construction & Infrastructure Corporate Counsel

Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company'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. 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:

We are seeking an experienced Texas-qualified attorney specializing in construction and infrastructure contracts. The ideal candidate will bring robust expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contractual agreements within the construction and infrastructure sectors. This role demands a proactive legal professional who can effectively advise on risk management, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, ensuring that all contractual obligations align with both company objectives and legal standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and related legal documents specific to construction and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure contract language reflects current industry practices and complies with Texas state law and federal regulations.
• Work closely with various internal business units to align contractual terms with project requirements.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
• Develop, implement, and update internal policies and procedures to improve contract management practices.
• Coordinate resources with respect to negotiations, including management of outside counsel engagement where appropriate;
• Stay current on legal trends and changes in construction and infrastructure law in Texas.
• 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 corporate projects and such other activities as may be assigned.
• Participating as required in business adjacent deals.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate law, labor and employment law, and procurement strategies
• Work closely with key stakeholders in the operating business to ensure timely execution of deals and contractual obligations.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Experience with power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, and regulatory frameworks governing the physical electricity market.
• Able to advise on matters of ERCOT compliance
• Handle legal matters related to transmission, distribution, and grid interconnection projects.
• Provide legal guidance on energy trading transactions, derivatives, and hedging strategies.
• Draft and negotiate ISDA agreements, master trading agreements, and commodity contracts.
• Able to provide risk assessments and mitigation strategies to the business partners
• Experience working with a diverse work force in a field operation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in construction law, with significant exposure to infrastructure projects and contract management.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and administering complex contracts in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Texas construction law and relevant federal regulations.
• Strong relationships in the legislative community of Texas.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Bonus Points: 

• Experience with both public and private sector construction projects.
• Familiarity with risk management strategies and insurance matters related to construction projects.
• Proficiency in legal research and contract management software.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

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.