Job Description

We're seeking a

Legal Counsel (Digital Asset Derivatives & Trading)

to support our Singapore legal function across commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters -- with a strong focus on

derivatives and financial markets documentation

for

digital asset trading and market-making activities

.



You'll work closely with Senior Legal Counsel across a multi-entity group structure with counterparties including leading institutional crypto trading firms, blockchain foundations and regulated financial institutions.

What you'll be doing

Draft, review, and negotiate

ISDAs, CSAs, digital asset derivative agreements, NDAs, and other trading documents

. Support

structuring and execution

of OTC derivatives and structured transactions. Identify and escalate

regulatory issues

under MAS, VARA, EMIR, and Dodd-Frank frameworks. Maintain

template libraries and playbooks

, tracking negotiation cycle times and counterparty trends. Manage

BAU contracts

with vendors and service providers; partner with Finance on procurement and credit protections. Oversee

corporate housekeeping

and partner with Compliance on

KYC-AML updates

, audits, and inquiries. Provide ad-hoc support on

disputes, enforcement actions, and asset recovery

matters.

Preferred background

LLB or equivalent

, admitted in a

common-law jurisdiction

; eligible to work in

Singapore

.

3-7 years PQE

, ideally in

banking, derivatives, digital assets, fintech, or capital markets

. Proven experience owning

commercial and trading contracts

, and partnering with Compliance, Finance, and Trading teams.

Ideal candidate

Strong grounding in

derivatives, financial markets, and corporate law

, with interest in

digital assets

. Skilled in

drafting, negotiation, and regulatory analysis

.

Calm and pragmatic

, able to execute under pressure with minimal supervision. Effective communicator who turns complex risk into clear business advice.

Nice to Have

Experience in a

crypto trading firm, exchange, or financial institution

. Familiarity with

MAS, VARA, or other digital-asset regimes

. Exposure to

structured products, custody, or legal ops tooling

.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience Participation in company bonus pool Daily catered lunch Health insurance and wellness benefits Unlimited vacation policy

About Caladan

Caladan makes digital asset markets more efficient and fair. We support exchanges, tokens, and institutional investors with on-exchange liquidity, DeFi expertise, treasury solutions, and investments. Since 2017 we've been a pioneer in crypto market-making, powering over $50B in annual transactions across 1000+ assets.