At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, or England & Wales
Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience
Meaningful in-house experience in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager
Deep knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A
Demonstrated success in managing relationships with financial regulators (e.g., MAS, SFC, SEC, FCA)
Proven leadership in building and managing cross-border legal and compliance teams
Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin
Nice to have3
Prior in-house experience at a quantitative hedge fund, HFT firm, or market maker
Experience handling IP, trade secret, or data-related matters in financial services
Familiarity with structures spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory and Market Advisory
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Serve as the firm’s principal legal advisor on trading, market conduct, and securities regulation across MAS, SFC, SEC/CFTC/FINRA, and FCA frameworks.
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Advise business leadership on market access, exchange memberships, clearing arrangements, and cross-border trading structures.
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Lead regulatory engagement including inquiries, filings, and enforcement actions, maintaining strong relationships with key regulators.
Corporate and Transactional Work
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Oversee legal support for fund formation, M&A, joint ventures, seed investments, and strategic transactions.
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Manage entity formation, licensing, and operational buildouts across trading, R&D, and investment operations.
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Negotiate critical documentation including LPAs, ISDAs/CSAs, prime brokerage, and execution agreements.
Intellectual Property, Employment, and Dispute Management
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Direct the firm’s IP protection strategy, covering proprietary code, data, and research outputs.
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Advise on employment and partner-level matters, including restrictive covenants and IP protections on exit.
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Manage disputes and regulatory proceedings in collaboration with top-tier external counsel.
Governance and Compliance Oversight
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Lead the Legal & Compliance Department, including internal counsel, compliance officers, and operational support staff.
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Supervise regional compliance functions to maintain independence of regulated entities (including Singapore LFMC).
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Oversee and coordinate outsourced compliance providers to ensure global consistency and effective risk management.
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Advise the partnership and board on governance, profit-sharing, and fiduciary structures.
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Collaborate with finance and tax counsel to align tax and transfer pricing execution with operational design.
External Counsel and Provider Management
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Build and manage relationships with leading law firms and compliance service providers across jurisdictions.
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Establish a disciplined, cost-efficient panel structure with consistent performance oversight.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
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LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, or England & Wales.
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Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, including meaningful in-house experience in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager.
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Deep knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A.
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Demonstrated success in managing relationships with financial regulators (e.g., MAS, SFC, SEC, FCA).
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Proven leadership in building and managing cross-border legal and compliance teams.
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Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin.
Preferred Experience
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Prior in-house experience at a quantitative hedge fund, HFT firm, or market maker.
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Experience handling IP, trade secret, or data-related matters in financial services.
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Familiarity with structures spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States.
What We Offer
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A leadership role in shaping the firm’s global legal and governance infrastructure.
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Direct collaboration with the COO, Managing Partner, and founding partners.
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Competitive compensation and long-term incentive alignment.
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An intellectually rigorous, research-driven culture combining technology, markets, and innovation.