Corporate Counsel

May 31

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Wealthfront

personal finance • investment management • portfolio management • software • financial planning

201 - 500

💰 $69.7M Convertible Note on 2022-09

Description

• Advise the Company on a range of corporate and securities matters • Review and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound) • Prepare applicable corporate and securities filings, and/or draft corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents • Manage equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance team • Provide counsel in connection with new business and product initiatives • Collaborate with other Legal team members in support of a range of projects • Work directly with business partners to understand needs, goals, and potential risks • Interface with outside counsel where necessary/appropriate • Stay up-to-date on relevant developments in applicable securities laws, regulatory requirements and market practices • Learn new subject matter areas and take ownership of functions or projects as needed • Other duties as determined by the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national or international law firm • Prior in-house experience helpful, but not required • Familiarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work • Familiarity with privacy issues very helpful, but not required • Experience advising clients that conduct business in a regulated financial industry and/or other familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory landscapes (e.g., investment adviser, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, money transmitter) • Prior experience with regulatory or securities filings very helpful • Prior experience reviewing marketing or sales materials helpful, but not required • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Keen attention to detail and good follow-through • Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues, assess and describe relative risk, and present clear recommendations • Ability to spot and address cross-functional legal issues • Ability to provide guidance to all levels of business partners, executive and non-executive • Strong drafting/writing/communication skills • Willingness to take ownership of a range of projects depending on team and business needs • Willingness to learn applicable regulatory schemes if you’re not already familiar with them • California Bar membership, or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House Counsel • Strong interest in Wealthfront, our products, and fintech generally • Agility, creativity, patience, diplomacy and a sense of humor are essential

Benefits

• Not specified

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