Junior Corporate Attorney

WorldQuant • Greenwich, CT

10d

About The Position

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.
WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.
Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.
Location: Old Greenwich, CT, New York, NY or West Palm Beach, FL
The Role: We are seeking an especially talented junior attorney to join our team. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• 1 - 4 years of corporate and transactional legal experience (in-house or law firm)
• Experience with a range of commercial agreements
• Excellent drafting skills with a focus on clarity, precision and practical application
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters at once, with appropriate prioritization and communication
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, and an interest in understanding how they impact legal risk and business strategy
• Interest in supporting various teams, including human resources and finance, and learning the business
• The instinct to identify issues and escalate or seek guidance appropriately
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new areas, and develop subject-matter expertise over time
• Professionalism and sound judgment, with an interest in developing practical, business-oriented solutions
• Reliable, service-oriented and highly attentive to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills reflected in clear communications, reliable responsiveness and humility
• Active membership in the Connecticut, New York State or Florida Bar (or eligible for authorized house counsel status), depending on location

Nice To Haves

• International experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys with review and preparation of commercial agreements for our US and international offices, such as vendor agreements, license/technology/data agreements, finance-related agreements, confidentiality agreements, and employment agreements
• Support the creation and maintenance of template documents, playbooks and checklists
• Provide input on marketing materials and promotional activities (including website content and social media)
• Support the legal team on matters involving AI and other emerging technologies
• Assist with corporate entity governance matters, including resolutions, consents and filings
• Perform legal research and prepare concise summaries in substantive areas driven by company initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across levels and functions and build strong working relationships with business stakeholders
• Contribute actively to both strategic goals and day-to-day legal operations, including handling administrative and process-oriented tasks as needed
• Coordinate with external counsel primarily in an international setting, including assisting with information gathering and follow up
• Provide clear, practical and business-oriented advice, escalating issues appropriately
• Take ownership for assigned tasks and deliverables, 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

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, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees