General Counsel - Elite Quantitative Investment Firm

General CounselConfidential Quantitative Investment Firm | New York, NYA high-growth, technology-driven investment management firm is seeking a General Counsel to serve as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership and help shape the future of a sophisticated quantitative trading and investment platform.This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role at a firm operating at the intersection of finance, technology, data science, and global markets. The General Counsel will partner directly with senior management on critical legal, regulatory, transactional, and business initiatives while building and scaling the legal function alongside a rapidly expanding organization.Why This Opportunity?Join a highly successful investment firm driven by cutting-edge technology and researchServe as a trusted advisor to founders, executives, and business leadersInfluence firm-wide strategy, growth initiatives, and risk management decisionsWork in an entrepreneurial, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environmentLead complex legal matters across trading, investments, operations, technology, and corporate governanceCompetitive compensation package including attractive long-term incentive opportunitiesKey ResponsibilitiesAct as the chief legal advisor to the firm and executive leadershipProvide guidance on legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance mattersSupport domestic and international business growth initiativesOversee matters relating to investment management, trading activities, market structure, and financial regulationsAdvise on strategic transactions, commercial agreements, technology partnerships, and vendor negotiationsManage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authoritiesPartner with compliance, risk, operations, and business teams to identify and mitigate legal riskDevelop and enhance legal policies, controls, and governance frameworksSupport board and senior management activities as neededIdeal BackgroundJ.D. from a top-tier law school and active bar membership12+ years of legal experience, ideally combining major law firm and in-house experienceDeep understanding of investment management, hedge funds, quantitative trading, broker-dealer, securities, commodities, or financial regulatory mattersExperience advising sophisticated financial institutions, asset managers, trading firms, or fintech organizationsStrong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectivesProven leadership experience and ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly analytical environmentExcellent communication skills and executive presencePreferred ExperienceInvestment adviser, hedge fund, securities, derivatives, or trading regulation expertiseExperience supporting technology-driven financial businessesFamiliarity with global regulatory frameworks and cross-border operationsExposure to data governance, intellectual property, and strategic commercial transactionsThe OpportunityThis position is ideal for a senior attorney seeking a seat at the leadership table within a firm that combines the innovation of a technology company with the sophistication of a world-class investment platform. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence strategic decisions, work alongside exceptional talent, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a dynamic global business.Compensation: Highly competitive base salary, performance bonus, and long-term incentive/equity participation potential.