Legal Counsel​/Associate Counsel

Ducenta Squared Asset Management (“DSAM”) is a legacy fixed income asset manager headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Established in 2020 through the acquisition of Tortoise Credit Strategies, the firm traces its origins to a predecessor founded in 1984. DSAM currently manages $3.3 billion of assets on behalf of institutional and private wealth clients.

We're expanding our legal function and hiring at multiple levels to support our high-impact transactional, compliance, and regulatory needs. These roles report directly to our CEO, offering strategic influence in a collaborative, agile boutique environment.

• Provide expert legal advice on transactional and litigation matters under US/New York law.
• Negotiate and manage transactions under Global Master Securities Lending Agreements (GMSLA), including with Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and globally rated financial institutions.
• Advise on fixed income investments, with deep familiarity in government bonds, corporate bonds, securitized products (e.g., MBS, ABS, CMBS), and related structures.
• Support commercial real estate (CRE) debt and equity investments, particularly those involving Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
• Ensure regulatory compliance, navigate federal court procedures where relevant, and mitigate risks in global capital markets operations.
• Collaborate with investment, operations, and executive teams to drive strategic initiatives and protect the firm.

• 7–10+ years of relevant experience, including strong Wall Street, top-tier law firm, or financial services background in asset management, securities, fixed income, or related fields.
• Proven ability to handle complex matters independently, with solid expertise in GMSLA, fixed income products, CRE (debt/equity with RIA structures), and global markets.
• Balanced transactional/litigation experience, familiarity with federal procedures, and a strategic mindset for regulatory/compliance challenges.
• JD from an accredited school, active bar admission (CA/NY preferred); proactive learning approach and strong communication/analytical skills.

• 3–7 years of experience in transactional and/or litigation work, ideally with some exposure to securities, fixed income, asset management, financial services, or capital markets.
• Hands-on execution of transactions, compliance reviews, document drafting/negotiation, and advisory support under guidance from more senior team members or executives.
• Developing or solid knowledge of GMSLA, fixed income instruments (government/corporate bonds, securitized products), and CRE structures; federal procedures familiarity a plus.
• JD, bar admission (CA/NY preferred); demonstrated quick learning ability, attention to detail, enthusiasm for finance, and strong potential to grow in a fast-paced boutique setting.

All levels require a collaborative approach, attention to detail, and passion for finance and law in a boutique setting.

DSAM offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive suite of health, retirement, and wellness benefits.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and law, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to sa