Legal Associate
PDT Partners is a New York City-based quantitative investment manager looking for a highly talented associate to join the Legal and Compliance Team. The role involves managing day-to-day projects of the legal and compliance program, assisting lawyers and compliance professionals, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. Responsibilities Managing the day-to-day operations of a world-class legal and compliance program Drafting and reviewing various documents under attorney supervision and administering the contract finalization process Organizing and maintaining legal and other documents in various databases Drafting resolutions and board minutes Performing legal, regulatory, and other supplemental research Managing the legal and compliance components of employee on-boarding and off-boarding Coordinating with developers to implement and manage technological solutions to enhance legal and compliance infrastructure Preparing regular and ad hoc regulatory filings Managing our counterparty due diligence process, which includes liaising with vendors and internal groups Coordinating meetings and training sessions Skills Strong academic background; all majors welcome Entry-level to 3 years of relevant work experience. We welcome applicants interested in a long-term career with PDT, as well as those committed to pursuing graduate school after 2 - 3 years Proficient with Microsoft Office (advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel a plus) Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing Thorough, conscientious, and meticulously attentive to detail Highly collaborative, with ability to work well with all types and levels of people Strong sense of urgency, with maturity and judgment to escalate issues promptly Calm and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-changing environment Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable Company Overview PDT Partners is a global investment manager. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is