We are looking for a General Counsel to lead legal, regulatory, and governance functions for a global quantitative trading firm, based in Singapore or Hong Kong.
The Role:
- Principal legal advisor on MAS, SFC, SEC/CFTC, and FCA regulatory frameworks
- Lead fund formation, M&A, JVs, and negotiate LPAs, ISDAs/CSAs, prime brokerage agreements
- Drive IP protection strategy (proprietary code, data, research outputs) and employment/partner-level matters
- Head the Legal & Compliance Department, supervise regional regulated entities (incl. Singapore LFMC), and manage outsourced compliance providers
- Build and oversee a cost-efficient global panel of external counsel
The Candidate:
- LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted in HK, Singapore, NY, or England & Wales
- 12+ years PQE, with meaningful in-house experience at a hedge fund, prop trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager
- Deep knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A
- Proven track record managing relationships with MAS, SFC, SEC, or FCA
- Experienced in leading cross-border legal and compliance teams
- Fluent in English and Mandarin (professional proficiency)
Strongly Preferred:
- Prior in-house experience at a quantitative hedge fund, HFT firm, or market maker
- Experience with IP/trade secret/data matters in financial services
- Familiarity with structures spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US
We Offer:
- Leadership role shaping global legal infrastructure
- Direct collaboration with COO, Managing Partner, and founders
- Competitive compensation + long-term incentive alignment
- Research-driven, tech-forward culture
核心职责：
- 负责MAS、SFC、SEC/CFTC、FCA等全球监管框架的合规与市场准入
- 主导基金设立、并购、合资及LPA、ISDA/CSA、主经纪商协议等核心文件谈判
- 制定知识产权保护策略（专有代码、数据、研究成果），处理雇佣及合伙人层级的法律事务
- 领导法务与合规部门，监督各司法管辖区受监管实体（含新加坡LFMC），管理外包合规服务商
- 建立并管理全球顶级外部律所体系，控制成本、保证服务品质
任职要求：
- 法学学士/法律博士或同等学历，持有香港、新加坡、纽约或英格兰及威尔士律师中任一执业资格
- 12年以上PQE，在对冲基金、自营交易公司、投资银行或资产管理公司的内部法务经验
- 熟悉证券监管、衍生品、基金设立或金融服务并购
- 有管理MAS、SFC、SEC或FCA等监管机构关系的经验
- 具备领导跨境法务与合规团队的经验
- 英语与普通话均达到商务流利水平
优先条件：
- 曾在量化对冲基金、高频交易公司或做市商担任内部法务
- 有金融服务领域的知识产权/商业秘密/数据相关经验
- 熟悉中国大陆、香港、新加坡和美国的多地架构
吸引力亮点：
- 领导岗位，参与搭建全球法律与治理基础设施
- 直接向COO、管理合伙人及创始合伙人汇报
- 具有竞争力的薪酬 + 长期激励
- 研究驱动、技术创新的企业文化