Corporate Counsel

Overview

A leading consumer fintech company specializing in robo-advisory services is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team. This role involves providing internal partners with legal advice and counsel on a variety of corporate, securities, and governance matters relevant to the business, including long-term projects, corporate strategies, and day-to-day issues. The Corporate Counsel will primarily support corporate legal, securities, and corporate governance functions, including public company reporting, while also potentially supporting investment advisory, broker-dealer, and home lending operations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of corporate and securities matters
• Assist with public company reporting obligations, including preparation of corporate and securities filings
• Prepare corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents
• Support equity incentive plan matters in collaboration with the Finance team
• Review and draft corporate and commercial agreements (both inbound and outbound)
• Provide legal counsel for new business and product initiatives
• Collaborate with other Legal team members on various projects
• Work directly with business partners to understand needs, goals, and potential risks
• Interface with outside counsel as necessary
• Stay current on developments in securities laws, regulatory requirements, and market practices
• Learn new subject matter areas and take ownership of functions or projects as needed

Requirements

• 3-6 years of legal experience, including at least 2 years at a leading national law firm
• Prior experience with public company filings, reporting obligations, and corporate governance
• Familiarity with general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work
• California Bar membership or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House Counsel
• Strong drafting, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues, assess risks, and provide clear recommendations
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Keen attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Ability to provide guidance to business partners at all levels
• Willingness to take ownership of projects and learn applicable regulatory schemes

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience (helpful but not required)
• Familiarity with privacy issues
• Experience advising clients in regulated financial industries such as investment advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, or money transmission
• Experience reviewing marketing or sales materials
• Strong interest in fintech products and services
• Agility, creativity, patience, diplomacy, and a sense of humor

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual salary: $184,000 - $225,000 plus equity and discretionary bonus
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous time off and parental leave
• Wellness reimbursements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee investing discount

Location

This position is based in California and requires California Bar membership or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House Counsel.