Our client is a quantitative trading firm with a sizeable AUM. They are hiring a General Counsel to lead legal and compliance for the business, with people management responsibilities across both functions.
You will be the key legal adviser on trading, market conduct and securities regulation across MAS, SFC, SEC/CFTC/FINRA and FCA frameworks, and will advise business leadership on clearing and trading structures. You will also oversee legal support for fund formation, M&A, joint ventures, entity formation, seed investments and strategic transactions, including ISDAs, prime brokerage, IP protection and LPAs.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12–15 years PQE, admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York or England & Wales. In-house experience gained at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank or asset manager will be advantageous, together with knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation or financial services M&A.
To Apply
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