Astera Holdings
The Opportunity
This is a career-defining opportunity for a world-class legal mind to architect the legal and regulatory foundation for a new financial asset class. We are not hiring a compliance officer to manage risk; we are seeking a strategic partner to use law as leverage. As our General Counsel, you will operate at the intersection of quantitative finance, technology, and multi-jurisdictional law, designing the frameworks that enable our rapid growth while ensuring institutional-grade integrity. If you are a senior counsel or GC from a top-tier hedge fund or fintech firm who thrives on navigating ambiguity and building from a clean slate, this role offers an unparalleled greenfield opportunity. You will be the senior legal executive responsible for our entire global legal strategy, from fund formation and intellectual property to corporate governance and regulatory engagement. This is your chance to move beyond a traditional legal role and become a core architect of a category-defining company. What You'll Build: The Legal Architecture for a New Frontier
As General Counsel, you will have complete ownership of the firm's legal and compliance functions. Your mandate is to build a sophisticated, scalable, and resilient legal operating system that not only protects the firm but actively enables its strategic ambitions. Global Regulatory & Fund Architecture:
You will design and implement our entire legal and compliance framework across all relevant jurisdictions. This includes: Fund Formation:
Structuring and managing our Delaware and Cayman/BVI fund vehicles (LPs, SPCs), including drafting LPAs, PPMs, and all investor-facing documentation. Regulatory Dominance:
Leading compliance across SEC (Investment Advisers Act), CFTC (CEA), FinCEN (AML), and state-level gaming regulations. You will manage all regulatory relationships, licensing, and external counsel. Novel Market Access:
Architecting the legal structures for exchange integrations (Kalshi, Polymarket), sportsbook onboarding, and potentially tokenized access vehicles. Intellectual Property & Commercial Strategy:
You will be the guardian of our most valuable asset: our proprietary technology and data. IP Protection:
Designing and enforcing a comprehensive strategy to protect our core quantitative models, software, and datasets through trademarks, trade secrets, and ironclad IP assignment agreements. Commercial Execution:
Drafting and negotiating all critical commercial contracts, including platform access agreements, data licensing terms, and key vendor/partner relationships. Corporate Governance & Strategic Counsel:
You will serve as a key advisor to the executive team and the board, shaping the strategic direction of the business. Internal Controls:
Establishing and scaling best-in-class internal policies for AML/KYC, data security, trading conduct, and audit readiness. Strategic Advisory:
Providing counsel on corporate governance, risk management, capital formation, and long-term legal and business strategy. You will be a thought partner in key decisions that shape the future of the company. Who You Are: The Strategist-Builder
A Proven Legal Architect from an Elite Environment:
You have extensive legal experience, ideally beginning at a top-tier law firm and transitioning to a senior in-house role at a high-growth hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or fintech platform. You have a track record of building legal architecture from zero to one. A Master of Cross-Domain Regulation:
You possess deep, practical knowledge of U.S. financial law (SEC/CFTC), offshore fund structures (Cayman/BVI), and ideally, exposure to gaming regulations or tokenized vehicles. You are a "grey zone architect" who understands the art of legal interpretation in novel asset classes. A Hands-On Transactional Expert:
You are fluent in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, from LPAs and PPMs to technology licensing and corporate financing documents. You have a reputation for being a sophisticated, high-execution transactional lawyer. A Business-Minded Leader with an Owner's Mindset:
You view the law not as a blocker, but as a tool for enabling business goals. You are a solution-oriented, first-principles thinker who can provide strategic counsel to the executive team and board. You are motivated by building an enduring legacy and having a significant equity stake in the outcome. Education & Bar:
You hold a J.D. from a top-tier U.S. law school and are an active member of a U.S. state bar (New York is strongly preferred). Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal
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This is a career-defining opportunity for a world-class legal mind to architect the legal and regulatory foundation for a new financial asset class. We are not hiring a compliance officer to manage risk; we are seeking a strategic partner to use law as leverage. As our General Counsel, you will operate at the intersection of quantitative finance, technology, and multi-jurisdictional law, designing the frameworks that enable our rapid growth while ensuring institutional-grade integrity. If you are a senior counsel or GC from a top-tier hedge fund or fintech firm who thrives on navigating ambiguity and building from a clean slate, this role offers an unparalleled greenfield opportunity. You will be the senior legal executive responsible for our entire global legal strategy, from fund formation and intellectual property to corporate governance and regulatory engagement. This is your chance to move beyond a traditional legal role and become a core architect of a category-defining company. What You'll Build: The Legal Architecture for a New Frontier
As General Counsel, you will have complete ownership of the firm's legal and compliance functions. Your mandate is to build a sophisticated, scalable, and resilient legal operating system that not only protects the firm but actively enables its strategic ambitions. Global Regulatory & Fund Architecture:
You will design and implement our entire legal and compliance framework across all relevant jurisdictions. This includes: Fund Formation:
Structuring and managing our Delaware and Cayman/BVI fund vehicles (LPs, SPCs), including drafting LPAs, PPMs, and all investor-facing documentation. Regulatory Dominance:
Leading compliance across SEC (Investment Advisers Act), CFTC (CEA), FinCEN (AML), and state-level gaming regulations. You will manage all regulatory relationships, licensing, and external counsel. Novel Market Access:
Architecting the legal structures for exchange integrations (Kalshi, Polymarket), sportsbook onboarding, and potentially tokenized access vehicles. Intellectual Property & Commercial Strategy:
You will be the guardian of our most valuable asset: our proprietary technology and data. IP Protection:
Designing and enforcing a comprehensive strategy to protect our core quantitative models, software, and datasets through trademarks, trade secrets, and ironclad IP assignment agreements. Commercial Execution:
Drafting and negotiating all critical commercial contracts, including platform access agreements, data licensing terms, and key vendor/partner relationships. Corporate Governance & Strategic Counsel:
You will serve as a key advisor to the executive team and the board, shaping the strategic direction of the business. Internal Controls:
Establishing and scaling best-in-class internal policies for AML/KYC, data security, trading conduct, and audit readiness. Strategic Advisory:
Providing counsel on corporate governance, risk management, capital formation, and long-term legal and business strategy. You will be a thought partner in key decisions that shape the future of the company. Who You Are: The Strategist-Builder
A Proven Legal Architect from an Elite Environment:
You have extensive legal experience, ideally beginning at a top-tier law firm and transitioning to a senior in-house role at a high-growth hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or fintech platform. You have a track record of building legal architecture from zero to one. A Master of Cross-Domain Regulation:
You possess deep, practical knowledge of U.S. financial law (SEC/CFTC), offshore fund structures (Cayman/BVI), and ideally, exposure to gaming regulations or tokenized vehicles. You are a "grey zone architect" who understands the art of legal interpretation in novel asset classes. A Hands-On Transactional Expert:
You are fluent in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, from LPAs and PPMs to technology licensing and corporate financing documents. You have a reputation for being a sophisticated, high-execution transactional lawyer. A Business-Minded Leader with an Owner's Mindset:
You view the law not as a blocker, but as a tool for enabling business goals. You are a solution-oriented, first-principles thinker who can provide strategic counsel to the executive team and board. You are motivated by building an enduring legacy and having a significant equity stake in the outcome. Education & Bar:
You hold a J.D. from a top-tier U.S. law school and are an active member of a U.S. state bar (New York is strongly preferred). Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal
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