Legal Analyst – Intern

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We're hiring a Legal Analyst – Intern to join our team at Hillroute!

About Hillroute

Hillroute is a regulated quantitative hedge fund specializing in global digital asset trading. We leverage sophisticated quantitative methodologies and advanced technology to achieve exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Our transparent approach and diverse, experienced team allow us to excel in the rapidly evolving digital asset market.

Internship Details

This is a 3-month in-office internship based in Delhi (maybe extended on the basis of performance)

Must Haves:

• Final-year student in a 5-year integrated law program or 3-year LLB program
• Strong interest in finance laws, digital asset regulations, and compliance
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills
• Self-driven, solution-oriented, and highly organized with sharp attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to review, draft, and assist in negotiating contracts across various domains

Good to haves:

• Prior internship experience at a Tier 1/Tier 2 law firm or in-house legal team is a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrated academic or professional interest in financial regulation, investment law, or digital assets
• Familiarity with compliance processes and evolving legal frameworks
• Proficient in using AI tools for legal research and analysis

Expected Key Deliverables:

• Conduct legal research on compliance, digital asset regulations, and broader regulatory developments in asset management
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including investment, vendor, and service agreements
• Support transactions involving fund formation, corporate actions, and business expansion
• Assist with due diligence and the preparation of transaction-related documentation
• Assist legal counsel with governance and regulatory matters
• Manage monthly compliance requirements across jurisdictions for fund and investment products
• Support investor onboarding by managing document flows, compliance checks, and coordination with administrators
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, board materials, regulatory filings, and legal documentation
• Maintain legal and operational trackers, and build internal processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for legal, finance, investment, and business teams
• Coordinate with external service providers on onboarding, documentation, compliance, and reporting
• Contribute to operational, risk, and strategic priorities across the firm
• Support key operational initiatives driven by the Founder’s Office

What We Offer:

• Competitive stipend and recognition of impact
• Deep exposure to legal and operational frameworks in digital assets and asset management
• A collaborative work culture that values initiative, precision, and thoughtful execution.

If you're driven, detail-oriented, and excited to work at the intersection of law, finance, and digital assets, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillroute-capital/