Islandwide Full Time Middle Management 12 years exp Legal $30,000to$45,000
Monthly
0 applicationPosted 03 Jul 2026Closing on 02 Aug 2026
Roles & Responsibilities About our client A well-capitalized quantitative investment firm with regulated entities across Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China and the US. The firm operates across systematic trading, fund management, and proprietary capital deployment, and is building out its senior leadership infrastructure to match its growth. This is a principal-level hire, reporting directly to the COO. The Role The General Counsel will serve as the firm's most senior legal authority, owning the full spectrum of legal, regulatory, and governance responsibilities across its global operations. 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; maintain productive relationships with key regulators across jurisdictions Corporate and Transactional 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 agreements, and execution agreements Intellectual Property, Employment, and Disputes 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 the 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 providers across jurisdictions
Establish a disciplined, cost-efficient panel structure with consistent performance standards and oversight Requirement LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, or England & Wales
Minimum 12 years PQE, including meaningful in-house experience at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager
Deep knowledge across securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A
Track record of managing relationships with financial regulators (MAS, SFC, SEC, FCA, or equivalent)
Proven leadership in building and managing cross-border legal and compliance teams Preferred 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 If it sounds like your next move, please don't hesitate to apply. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appreciate your understanding. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. About Us Dada Consultants was established in 2017, with the commitment of providing the best recruitment services in Singapore. We are comprised of a dynamic head-hunting team dedicated to sourcing for highly competent professionals in IT industry. We provide enterprises with customized talent solutions, and bring talents to career advancement.
