Associate General Counsel - Hedge Fund

Larson Maddox; Connecticut; Hybride; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work environment

Résumé du poste

Larson Maddox is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its growing legal team in a hybrid environment. The role focuses on advising the business on regulatory, operational, and strategic matters across investment management, financial markets, and technology.

You will engage with senior leadership, handle complex matters for investment advisers, private funds, and trading activities, and help shape governance and risk programs in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant legal experience.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Regulatory expertise

Financial services knowledge

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Communication skills

Technology in finance

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in good standing

Description du poste

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.

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.