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WorldQuant · 1 day ago

Corporate and Commercial Attorney

Old Greenwich

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$170K/yr - $225K/yr

4+ years exp

WorldQuant develops systematic financial strategies and seeks to hire an exceptionally talented attorney to join their team. The role involves preparing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, supporting HR with employment matters, handling corporate governance, and collaborating with colleagues across functions.

Asset Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and negotiate a high volume of varying commercial agreements for our US and international offices, such as vendor agreements, license/technology agreements, finance-related agreements, and service provider agreements

Take an active role in creating and updating template documents

Support human resources in connection with employment agreements and employment matters

Review and advise on marketing materials and promotional activities (including website content and social media)

Handle corporate entity governance matters

Perform research in substantive areas driven by company initiatives

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across levels and functions

Contribute actively to both strategic goals and operational execution – no task is too big or too small

Liaise with external counsel primarily in an international setting

Provide clear, practical and actionable advice

Take ownership of deliverables from start to finish, with consistent follow-through and timely communication

Attend in-person and virtual meetings, as assigned; and

Work alongside team members on day-to-day tasks and larger projects in support of global operations

Qualification

Corporate legal experienceCommercial agreementsDrafting skillsBar membershipHuman resources supportLegal researchInternational experienceInterpersonal skills

Required

4-8 years of corporate and transactional legal experience

Depth of experience with a broad range of commercial agreements

Excellent drafting skills with a focus on clarity, precision and practical application

Ability to manage a high volume of work in a timely manner, while maintaining communication with stakeholders regarding expectations and outcomes

Experience in supporting various teams, including human resources and finance

The instinct to anticipate issues and address gaps proactively

Orientation towards action and ownership by following through, not just weighing in

Aptitude to quickly synthesize complex information and cultivate subject matter expertise in unfamiliar and emerging areas as needed

Ability to drive progress across multiple workstreams while navigating evolving business needs and adjusting priorities in a dynamic environment

Willingness to roll up sleeves and handle work on all levels

Professionalism and sound, practical business judgment, delivering business-oriented solutions

Reliable, service-oriented and highly attentive to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal skills reflected in clear communications, reliable responsiveness and humility

Comfort with working independently under limited supervision coupled with strong collaboration skills, with a keen sense of knowing when to align, when to escalate and when to execute

Active membership in the Connecticut, New York State or Florida Bar (or eligible for authorized house counsel status), depending on location

International experience a plus

Benefits

Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents

Flexible spending account

401k

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month

Three personal days

Ten sick days

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Wellness activities

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Learning and development courses

Speakers

Team-building off-site

Employee resource groups