Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer
Exciting FinTech Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their growing team!
Responsibilities:
- Face off with product and engineering teams on new product and technology launches – handling any regulatory issues.
- Negotiate, draft and advise the firm on commercial contracts, including agreements, licenses, technology agreements, distribution agreements, customer contracts, vendor contracts, and marketing agreements.
- Advise business on upcoming and current legal and regulatory risks and opportunities.
- Supervise an SEC and NFA compliance program.
- Handle contract negotiation directly with internal and external clients ensuring that sales and the business comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Admitted to practice in the US.
- 4-8 years of experience practicing law at law firm or at internal fund
- Knowledge of Investment Advisors Act of 1940
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A high level of understanding of processes, policies and key relationships.