In-House Counsel, Corporate Finance

Overview

A financial technology platform company specializing in AI-driven wealth management, investment management, and financial wellness solutions is seeking a senior In-House Counsel, Corporate Finance on a contract basis. The organization operates multiple business entities and is transitioning from traditional SaaS offerings to AI-native financial services solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate finance transactions, fundraising initiatives, and strategic growth activities
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents, investment agreements, governance materials, and related corporate documentation
• Assist with venture financing, strategic investments, capitalization matters, and investor-related legal support
• Support board governance, subsidiary structuring, and intercompany legal matters across multiple business entities
• Advise executive leadership on financing structures, legal risk, governance matters, and strategic business initiatives
• Coordinate with outside counsel, investors, and external stakeholders as needed
• Support broader strategic transactions and corporate initiatives within a fast-paced growth environment
• Utilize AI-native legal workflows and technology-enabled legal operations to improve efficiency and execution

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing
• 10+ years of experience practicing corporate finance, venture financing, strategic corporate, or related transactional law
• Significant experience supporting growth-stage companies, venture-backed organizations, or strategic financing transactions
• Experience operating within fintech, AI, SaaS, financial services, or startup environments
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-native legal workflows and modern legal technology tools in legal practice
• Strong drafting, negotiation, governance, and executive communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a lean, high-performance legal team

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house counsel experience
• Experience supporting venture-backed or emerging growth companies
• Fintech, wealth management, AI, or financial services industry experience
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and strategic business teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract position (3 months to start with option to extend)
• Remote work
• Compensation: $100-$125 per hour (W2)
• Full-time commitment: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, standard daytime hours
• Reports directly to the COO & General Counsel

Location

Remote