Senior Legal Counsel, Capital Markets

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Capital Markets. This role involves providing business-aligned legal guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management within a regulated financial services environment. The position requires partnering with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations that support responsible execution, improved decision-making, and sustainable growth.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $179,000 – $286,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Support capital markets and finance teams with purchase and sale agreements and related legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents with institutional investors
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on securitization transactions
• Manage deal flow, timelines, and documentation for multiple transactions simultaneously
• Ensure consistency across agreements in coordination with legal and product teams
• Enhance transaction templates and processes to enable scalable execution
• Educate teams on legal risks and capital markets topics

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in structured finance, debt finance, capital markets, or related areas
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating transactional agreements
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and external counsel on complex transactions

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working at a fintech or lending-focused company
• Knowledge of asset-backed securitizations and capital markets structures
• Skills in developing or improving legal templates
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to business stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial modeling tools and contract management software
• Understanding of regulatory compliance related to capital markets
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams
• Experience using project management software to manage deal flow and documentation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonuses and equity options
• 401(k) plan with company match up to $15,000 annually
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for eligible employees
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid family and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
• Annual wellness and productivity allowances
• Community-building team events and employee resource groups
• Onsite perks such as catered lunches at select office locations

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could be valuable to the team.