Associate General Counsel - Investment and Trading (USA)

Trexquant InvestmentStamford, Connecticut🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 15, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the legal landscape of investment and trading technology within a growing firm, offering significant career advancement and the chance to collaborate with dynamic leadership. If you possess a strong background in private funds and fintech law, and thrive in a collaborative, on-site environment, you will find immense satisfaction in this role. We encourage you to apply and explore this exciting path.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Posted

3 weeks ago

Risk Management

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel with a background working with private funds, and

particularly focused on investment-technology legal matters to help lead our continued growth

through sound legal guidance, industry insight, and close collaboration with leadership and cross-

functional teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day point of contact and responsible manager for the adviser’s legal
and guidance, related risk, and policy development, partnering with the CLO, CCO and
other members of management.
Advise on financial market and global trading regulatory obligations, including regulatory developments and the management of legal matters related to execution, trading, and operations. Particularly on the nexus of law and technology issues related to professional trading.
Support the company's regulatory and legal risk management by actively participating in business and product development meetings.
Advise the Compliance, Technology, Finance, Investor Relations, and Management teams on financial and business legal risks, with the support of Regulatory Counsel.
Support other attorneys across a range of advisor legal responsibilities.
Support internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries as needed.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least 8 years of relevant legal experience.
Awareness, fluency (and excitement) in using evolving technologies in business and when providing counsel to staff.
Active license to practice law and good standing with the applicable bar association.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships, actively listen, and influence stakeholders by adapting communication style to different audiences.
Experience at a law firm, regulated exchange, financial technology company, trading firm, or other financial services organization is preferred.

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment.
PPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for you and your dependents.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
Weekly company-provided meals.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.