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Corporate Counsel

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

170 - 217K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years experience, 2+ at leading law firm, In-depth knowledge of corporate, securities laws, Familiarity with financial industry regulatory landscapes, Strong legal writing and communication skills, California Bar membership (preferred).

Key responsabilities:

Provide legal advice on corporate, securities matters
Draft commercial agreements, filings, governance documents
Manage equity plans, advise on new initiatives
Stay updated on securities laws, regulatory requirements
Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel

Wealthfront Fintech: Finance + Technology SME https://www.wealthfront.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Wealthfront, a leading consumer fintech and pioneer of the robo-advisor industry, is currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team. Our new Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing internal partners with legal advice and counsel on a range of subject matter issues relevant to Wealthfront’s business, including long-term projects, corporate strategies, and day-to-day matters. While you will primarily support the Company’s corporate legal, securities, and corporate governance functions, we expect that this role will also support regulated functions of our business, including our investment advisory and broker-dealer businesses and/or potential new business operations. You will report to and work closely with our Deputy General Counsel and will interact with a range of other teams across the business, including our Compliance, Finance, Product, Marketing and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

Advise the Company on a range of corporate and securities matters

Review and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound)

Prepare applicable corporate and securities filings, and/or draft corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents

Manage equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance team

Provide counsel in connection with new business and product initiatives

Collaborate with other Legal team members in support of a range of projects

Work directly with business partners to understand needs, goals, and potential risks

Interface with outside counsel where necessary/appropriate

Stay up-to-date on relevant developments in applicable securities laws, regulatory requirements and market practices

Learn new subject matter areas and take ownership of functions or projects as needed

Other duties as determined by the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national or international law firm

Prior in-house experience helpful, but not required

Familiarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work

Familiarity with privacy issues very helpful, but not required

Experience advising clients that conduct business in a regulated financial industry and/or other familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory landscapes (e.g., investment adviser, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, money transmitter)

Prior experience with regulatory or securities filings very helpful

Prior experience reviewing marketing or sales materials helpful, but not required

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Keen attention to detail and good follow-through

Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues, assess and describe relative risk, and present clear recommendations

Ability to spot and address cross-functional legal issues

Ability to provide guidance to all levels of business partners, executive and non-executive

Strong drafting/writing/communication skills

Willingness to take ownership of a range of projects depending on team and business needs

Willingness to learn applicable regulatory schemes if you’re not already familiar with them

California Bar membership, or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House Counsel

Strong interest in Wealthfront, our products, and fintech generally

Agility, creativity, patience, diplomacy and a sense of humor are essential

Estimated annual salary range: $170K - $217K USD plus equity. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!