Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Advise business on applicable trading rules and regulations
• Work with the APAC compliance officer to facilitate registration processes for new licenses and regulatory applications in APAC
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate sub-advisory agreements with APAC sub-advisors
• Facilitate and manage APAC prime brokerage relationships, ISDAs, execution arrangements and other trading documentation
• Review data agreements and coordinate with business on obtaining new datasets
• Review other contracts arising with respect to the APAC business
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting APAC operations, regulatory developments, trading activities, and fund structures
• Provide clear, commercially oriented legal advice to support business growth
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Singapore Compliance Officer

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or Singapore
• Solid understanding of APAC regulatory frameworks for investment managers and trading entities
• 5-10 years of experience
• Experience engaging with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
• Experience in Singapore, Japan, and Australia
• Experience with trading, APAC prime brokerage relationships, ISDAs, and global hedge fund structures
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across functions and geographies

About the Company

Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches.