Associate General Counsel - Hedge Fund
About the Opportunity
A leading investment management firm is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its growing legal team. This individual will play a key role in advising the business on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and strategic matters at the intersection of investment management, financial markets, and technology. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders on regulatory, operational, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide guidance on legal and regulatory matters impacting investment advisers, private funds, trading activities, and financial markets.
- Advise on issues arising at the intersection of technology and financial services, including emerging products, systems, and business initiatives.
- Partner with Compliance, Technology, Finance, Investor Relations, and senior management teams to identify and mitigate legal and business risks.
- Support the development and implementation of internal policies, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Participate in business and product development discussions, providing practical legal guidance to support growth objectives.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations, and other legal matters as needed.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues on a wide range of investment management and corporate legal matters.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in good standing.
- Approximately 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience advising investment advisers, private funds, asset managers, trading firms, fintech companies, exchanges, or other financial services organizations.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and evolving industry developments.
- Interest in emerging technologies and their application within financial services.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
What's Offered
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement and commuter benefit programs.
- Hybrid work environment with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
- Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high-impact legal and strategic matters.
- Significant exposure to cutting-edge developments in investment management, trading, and financial technology.
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