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PDT Partners · 19 hours ago

Legal Associate

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$105K/yr - $120K/yr

0+ years exp

PDT Partners is a New York City-based quantitative investment manager looking for a highly talented associate to join the Legal and Compliance Team. The role involves managing day-to-day projects of the legal and compliance program, assisting lawyers and compliance professionals, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Software Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day operations of a world-class legal and compliance program

Drafting and reviewing various documents under attorney supervision and administering the contract finalization process

Organizing and maintaining legal and other documents in various databases

Drafting resolutions and board minutes

Performing legal, regulatory, and other supplemental research

Managing the legal and compliance components of employee on-boarding and off-boarding

Coordinating with developers to implement and manage technological solutions to enhance legal and compliance infrastructure

Preparing regular and ad hoc regulatory filings

Managing our counterparty due diligence process, which includes liaising with vendors and internal groups

Coordinating meetings and training sessions

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeLegal researchDocument draftingAccountabilityCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaborationOwnership

Required

Strong academic background; all majors welcome

Entry-level to 3 years of relevant work experience. We welcome applicants interested in a long-term career with PDT, as well as those committed to pursuing graduate school after 2 - 3 years

Proficient with Microsoft Office (advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel a plus)

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Thorough, conscientious, and meticulously attentive to detail

Highly collaborative, with ability to work well with all types and levels of people

Strong sense of urgency, with maturity and judgment to escalate issues promptly

Calm and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-changing environment

Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable