WorldQuant · 16 hours ago
Junior Corporate Attorney
Old Greenwich
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expWorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. They are seeking a talented junior attorney to assist with the review and preparation of commercial agreements, support legal operations, and provide advice on matters involving AI and emerging technologies.
Asset Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
International experience a plus
Active membership in the Connecticut, New York State or Florida Bar (or eligible for authorized house counsel status), depending on location
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
Company
WorldQuant
WorldQuant is a quantitative investment management firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Rukshin
Chief Technology Officer
Gilad Hefetz
Managing Director, Head of Data
Recent News
Combat Antisemitism Movement
2025-11-08
Company data provided by crunchbase