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Larson Maddox lists this General Counsel - Elite Quantitative Investment Firm opportunity in fairfield county, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Counsel
Confidential Quantitative Investment Firm | New York, NY
A high-growth, technology-driven investment management firm is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership and help shape the future of a sophisticated quantitative trading and investment platform.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role at a firm operating at the intersection of finance, technology, data science, and global markets . The General Counsel will partner directly with senior management on critical legal, regulatory, transactional, and business initiatives while building and scaling the legal function alongside a rapidly expanding organization.
Why This Opportunity?
Join a highly successful investment firm driven by cutting-edge technology and research
Serve as a trusted advisor to founders, executives, and business leaders
Influence firm-wide strategy, growth initiatives, and risk management decisions
Work in an entrepreneurial, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environment
Lead complex legal matters across trading, investments, operations, technology, and corporate governance
Competitive compensation package including attractive long-term incentive opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Act as the chief legal advisor to the firm and executive leadership
Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters
Support domestic and international business growth initiatives
Oversee matters relating to investment management, trading activities, market structure, and financial regulations
Advise on strategic transactions, commercial agreements, technology partnerships, and vendor negotiations
Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities
Partner with compliance, risk, operations, and business teams to identify and mitigate legal risk
Develop and enhance legal policies, controls, and governance frameworks
Support board and senior management activities as needed
Ideal Background
J.D. from a top-tier law school and active bar membership
12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining major law firm and in-house experience
Deep understanding of investment management, hedge funds, quantitative trading, broker-dealer, securities, commodities, or financial regulatory matters
Experience advising sophisticated financial institutions, asset managers, trading firms, or fintech organizations
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
Proven leadership experience and ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment
Excellent communication skills and executive presence
Preferred Experience
Investment adviser, hedge fund, securities, derivatives, or trading regulation expertise
Experience supporting technology-driven financial businesses
Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and cross-border operations
Exposure to data governance, intellectual property, and strategic commercial transactions
The Opportunity
This position is ideal for a senior attorney seeking a seat at the leadership table within a firm that combines the innovation of a technology company with the sophistication of a world-class investment platform. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence strategic decisions, work alongside exceptional talent, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a dynamic global business.
Compensation: Highly competitive base salary, performance bonus, and long-term incentive/equity participation potential.
Who can apply
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