Senior Counsel

About Wealth Enhancement Group

Wealth Enhancement Group is an independent wealth management firm with an endless passion for enriching the lives of our clients. We continually seek to perfect our craft of personalized financial planning with our team-based Roundtable and UniFi processes that go far beyond the standard approach. We proudly provide unique financial plans and investment management services to over 55,000 households from our over 100 offices - and growing - nationwide.

Since 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group has tirelessly raised the standard of wealth management with specialized knowledge and more attentive service that helps every client craft their future. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Counsel position! This individual will play a critical role in supporting WEG’s commitment to being an Employer of Choice. This position demands a highly skilled attorney to provide strategic advice and counsel related to compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling complex employment issues in a law firm or corporate environment, with specific experience related to the financial services industry. 

The salary target for this role is $147,000 - $157,000; this position is eligible for corporate bonus.

We select our initial compensation target using national compensation survey data. When we make an offer, we then factor in things like tenure, performance, and geographic location to come up with the most accurate numbers. We encourage you to apply and provide us with your compensation expectations when you do. We’re big on open conversations, so, let’s have one. 

Primary Job Functions

Serve as WEG’s primary employment law advisor.

• Serve as Legal department lead for all employment law matters.

• Provide legal advice and support to the Human Resources department and company management on a broad range of employment matters including hiring practices, termination, wage and hour laws, and discrimination issues.

• Work collaboratively with HR to ensure a cohesive approach to employment practices and comply with applicable state and federal employment laws.

• Advise senior management on employment-related legal risks and mitigation strategies.

• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement policies and procedures to continually enhance compliance within the employment framework of the firm.

• Oversee all employment-related claims and disputes.

Employment Agreement Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, focusing on financial advisor compensation agreements and enforceability of restrictive covenants.

• Maintain templates of all employment agreement forms, including financial advisor agreements, employee confidentiality agreements, restrictive covenant agreements and separation agreements.

Merger and Acquisition Support

• Support legal due diligence of employment-related matters in all acquisitions.

• Liaise with internal Legal team and external counsel to review and negotiate employment agreements with acquisition prospects.

General Legal Support

• Along with the rest of the Legal team, advise and support on general legal matters arising in WEG’s business, including changes in applicable law and responding to subpoenas or regulatory inquiries.

• Provides thought leadership on direction of the Legal function.

• Foster a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

• Prepares and presents departmental updates for leadership & business units.

Education/Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in MN.

• 4+ years legal experience, preferably gained in a law firm or in-house at a financial services firm.

• Good understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting registered investment advisers.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex problems and work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

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Comprehensive Benefits Offerings

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. You may participate in the following benefits & development opportunities:

• Training and professional development

• Medical and dental coverage

• 401k – with match and profit sharing

• Health care spending and savings accounts

• Dependent care spending account

• Vision coverage

• Wellness programs and resources

• Life insurance – employer paid

• Short-term and long-term disability – employer paid

• Paid Time Off

• 10 paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

Should you need reasonable accommodation when completing the application form or during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 763-417-1700

Information provided on this application will be kept confidential and only be shared with those involved in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify.

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OSHA Requirements: This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, file documents in high or low cabinets, to use the telephone and to use the computer systems.