General Counsel

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory and Market Advisory

Serve as the firm’s principal legal advisor on trading, market conduct, and securities regulation across MAS, SFC, SEC/CFTC/FINRA, and FCA frameworks.

Advise business leadership on market access, exchange memberships, clearing arrangements, and cross-border trading structures.

Lead regulatory engagement including inquiries, filings, and enforcement actions, maintaining strong relationships with key regulators.

Corporate and Transactional Work

Oversee legal support for fund formation, M&A, joint ventures, seed investments, and strategic transactions.

Manage entity formation, licensing, and operational buildouts across trading, R&D, and investment operations.

Negotiate critical documentation including LPAs, ISDAs/CSAs, prime brokerage, and execution agreements.

Intellectual Property, Employment, and Dispute Management

Direct the firm’s IP protection strategy, covering proprietary code, data, and research outputs.

Advise on employment and partner-level matters, including restrictive covenants and IP protections on exit.

Manage disputes and regulatory proceedings in collaboration with top-tier external counsel.

Governance and Compliance Oversight

Lead the Legal & Compliance Department, including internal counsel, compliance officers, and operational support staff.

Supervise regional compliance functions to maintain independence of regulated entities (including Singapore LFMC).

Oversee and coordinate outsourced compliance providers to ensure global consistency and effective risk management.

Advise the partnership and board on governance, profit-sharing, and fiduciary structures.

Collaborate with finance and tax counsel to align tax and transfer pricing execution with operational design.

External Counsel and Provider Management

Build and manage relationships with leading law firms and compliance service providers across jurisdictions.

Establish a disciplined, cost-efficient panel structure with consistent performance oversight.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

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, including 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.

Preferred Experience

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.

What We Offer

A leadership role in shaping the firm’s global legal and governance infrastructure.

Direct collaboration with the COO, Managing Partner, and founding partners.

Competitive compensation and long-term incentive alignment.

An intellectually rigorous, research-driven culture combining technology, markets, and innovation.