Wealthfront

Corporate Counsel

Palo Alto, CA (Open to US-based Remote) · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$184k-$225kDetected 91 days ago

Corporate LawCommunication

About the role

You will work closely with the other members of our Legal team and a range of other teams across the business, including our Compliance, Finance, Product, Marketing and Engineering teams.
We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business.
By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions.

Our new Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing internal partners with legal advice and counsel on a range of subject matter issues relevant to Wealthfront's business, including long-term projects, corporate strategies, and day-to-day matters.
You will primarily support the Company's corporate legal, securities, and corporate governance functions, including public company reporting, but may also support other areas of our business, such as our investment advisory, broker-dealer, and home lending operations.
We convey funds to partner banks who accept and maintain deposits, provide the variable interest rate, and provide access to FDIC pass-through insurance.

3-6 years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national law firm.
Prior in-house experience is helpful but not required
Prior experience with public company filings, reporting obligations, and governance
Familiarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work
Familiarity with privacy issues helpful, but not required
Prior experience reviewing marketing or sales materials helpful, but not required
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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
3-6 years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national law firm. Prior in-house experience is 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 is helpful, but not required (e.g., investment adviser, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, money transmitter)
Keen attention to detail and good follow-through
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

$184,000 - $225,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.

A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.
Tax-Loss Harvesting benefits vary depending on the client's entire tax and investment profile.

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