Ducenta Squared Asset Management · 1 week ago
Legal Counsel / Associate Counsel
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDucenta Squared Asset Management is a legacy fixed income asset manager headquartered in El Segundo, CA, and they are expanding their legal function to support high-impact transactional, compliance, and regulatory needs. The roles will provide expert legal advice, negotiate transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with various teams to drive strategic initiatives.
Asset ManagementCreditFinanceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice on transactional and litigation matters under US/New York law
Negotiate and manage transactions under Global Master Securities Lending Agreements (GMSLA), including with Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and globally rated financial institutions
Advise on fixed income investments, with deep familiarity in government bonds, corporate bonds, securitized products (e.g., MBS, ABS, CMBS), and related structures
Support commercial real estate (CRE) debt and equity investments, particularly those involving Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
Ensure regulatory compliance, navigate federal court procedures where relevant, and mitigate risks in global capital markets operations
Collaborate with investment, operations, and executive teams to drive strategic initiatives and protect the firm
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of relevant experience, including strong Wall Street, top-tier law firm, or financial services background in asset management, securities, fixed income, or related fields
Proven ability to handle complex matters independently, with solid expertise in GMSLA, fixed income products, CRE (debt/equity with RIA structures), and global markets
Balanced transactional/litigation experience, familiarity with federal procedures, and a strategic mindset for regulatory/compliance challenges
JD from an accredited school, active bar admission (CA/NY preferred); proactive learning approach and strong communication/analytical skills
3–7 years of experience in transactional and/or litigation work, ideally with some exposure to securities, fixed income, asset management, financial services, or capital markets
Hands-on execution of transactions, compliance reviews, document drafting/negotiation, and advisory support under guidance from more senior team members or executives
Developing or solid knowledge of GMSLA, fixed income instruments (government/corporate bonds, securitized products), and CRE structures; federal procedures familiarity a plus
JD, bar admission (CA/NY preferred); demonstrated quick learning ability, attention to detail, enthusiasm for finance, and strong potential to grow in a fast-paced boutique setting
All levels require a collaborative approach, attention to detail, and passion for finance and law in a boutique setting
Preferred
Active bar admission (CA/NY preferred)
Familiarity with federal procedures
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Comprehensive suite of health, retirement, and wellness benefits
Company
Ducenta Squared Asset Management
Ducenta Squared Asset Management is a minority owned fixed income asset manager headquartered in Los Angeles, managing assets on behalf of institutional and private wealth clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
M.K. David Kang
Chief Executive Officer
Emilio Gonzalez
Partner/Senior Advisor to the Executive Committee
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