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, maintaining strong relationships with key regulators. Corporate and Transactional Work
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, and execution agreements. Intellectual Property, Employment, and Dispute Management
Direct the firm’s IP protection strategy, covering proprietary code, data, and research outputs. Advise on employment and partner-level matters, including restrictive...