# General Counsel at Metabit Technology LLC

General Counsel at Metabit Technology LLC in Singapore. Posted April 23, 2026.

- Company: Metabit Technology LLC
- Location: Singapore
- Posted: 2026-04-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metabittechnologyllc/jobs/4232005009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/general-counsel-metabit-technology-llc-ftwgye

## Requirements

- LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, or England & Wales.
- Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, including meaningful in-house experience in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager.
- Deep knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A.
- Demonstrated success in managing relationships with financial regulators (e.g., MAS, SFC, SEC, FCA).
- Proven leadership in building and managing cross-border legal and compliance teams.
- Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin.

## Description

**Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory and Market Advisory**

- 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 covenants and IP protections on exit.

- Manage disputes and regulatory proceedings in collaboration with top-tier external counsel.

**Governance and Compliance Oversight**

- Lead the Legal & Compliance Department, including internal counsel, compliance officers, and operational support staff.

- Supervise regional compliance functions to maintain independence of regulated entities (including Singapore LFMC).

- Oversee and coordinate outsourced compliance providers to ensure global consistency and effective risk management.

- Advise the partnership and board on governance, profit-sharing, and fiduciary structures.

- Collaborate with finance and tax counsel to align tax and transfer pricing execution with operational design.

**External Counsel and Provider Management**

- Build and manage relationships with leading law firms and compliance service providers across jurisdictions.

- Establish a disciplined, cost-efficient panel structure with consistent performance oversight.

**Candidate ProfileRequired Qualifications**

- LL.B., J.D., or equivalent; admitted to practice in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, or England & Wales.

- Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, including meaningful in-house experience in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank, or asset manager.

- Deep knowledge of securities regulation, derivatives, fund formation, or financial services M&A.

- Demonstrated success in managing relationships with financial regulators (e.g., MAS, SFC, SEC, FCA).

- Proven leadership in building and managing cross-border legal and compliance teams.

- Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin.

**Preferred Experience**

- Prior in-house experience at a quantitative hedge fund, HFT firm, or market maker.

- Experience handling IP, trade secret, or data-related matters in financial services.

- Familiarity with structures spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States.

**What We Offer**

- A leadership role in shaping the firm’s global legal and governance infrastructure.

- Direct collaboration with the COO, Managing Partner, and founding partners.

- Competitive compensation and long-term incentive alignment.

- An intellectually rigorous, research-driven culture combining technology, markets, and innovation.