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NYC-based hedge fund seeks to hire a Counsel to join its Legal and Compliance team. The qualified candidate will focus on legal and compliance matters pertaining to the firm's investment activities, including supporting the firm's trading function, negotiating agreements with trading counterparties and other trading vendors, preparing portfolio-related regulatory filings and administration of the firm's trading compliance program. This position is located in New York City and will report to the Chief Legal Officer / Chief Compliance Officer.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiating and amending ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules and Credit Support Annexes, futures clearing agreements and OTC addendums, prime brokerage agreements, and trade confirmations;
• Preparing and submitting portfolio-related regulatory filings, including 13Ds, 13Gs, 13Fs, Section 16 filings, HSR, and certain non-US filings;
• Advising on matters related to corporate governance and securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
• Preparing material for and taking minutes of Best Execution, Valuation and Disclosure committees;
• Approving and chaperoning expert network consultations;
• Research vendor engagement and due diligence;
• Conducting monitoring and testing related to the fund's trading activities;
• Assisting with other legal and compliance related projects as needed.

Professional Skills Requirements

• J.D. (NY Bar)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (big law and/or buy-side experience a plus)
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner to support business functions
• Team-player
• Detail oriented, adaptable and proactive
• Ability to multi-task and manage outside counsel and consultants
• Flexibility to take on new tasks and projects as they arise
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation: $200-250K+ base / $400-600K total comp commensurate with experience