General Counsel (USA)

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel who can provide in-house, law firm partner-level legal guidance on corporate matters commonly encountered by high-growth, technology-driven financial services companies.The General Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the company's ownership and senior management, providing strategic counsel on a broad range of corporate legal matters across the company's U.S. and global operations. This role will report directly to the CEO and partner closely with the investment adviser's Chief Legal Officer to provide leadership on key legal matters, with a particular focus on the company's corporate strategy, growth, governance, and evolving legal needs.ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day strategic legal counsel to executives and management on organizational and corporate developments, with particular attention to technology-related matters and applicable U.S. state, federal, and global legal requirementsAdvise on corporate organizational matters and strategic transactions, including potential mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate initiativesProvide counsel on compensation, employment, and workforce-related legal mattersAdvise on immigration, trade, and other cross-border legal matters relevant to the company's global operations, with particular attention to requirements affecting its New York and Connecticut operationsServe as a trusted legal and strategic partner to executive management, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to management and other team membersLead and manage commercial, technology, intellectual property, and related legal matters in partnership with Associate General Counsel and other in-house legal resourcesProvide senior-level legal judgment and decision-making support for corporate negotiations, commercial matters, and significant business and legal risksGuide members of the legal team in managing and coordinating internal legal resources and external counsel, including the effective allocation of legal work and resourcesOversee other general corporate legal matters as needed and assume additional areas of responsibility based on the General Counsel's expertise, interests, and the evolving needs of the company Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least 20 years of relevant legal experienceComfort with the use of evolving technologies in businessActive license to practice law and good standing with the applicable bar associationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships, actively listen, and influence stakeholders by adapting communication style to different audiencesExperience at a private fund manager, a law firm, regulated exchange, financial technology company, trading firm, or other financial services organization is preferred Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonusCollaborative, casual, and friendly work environmentPPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependentsPre-tax commuter benefitsWeekly company-provided meals Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.