Wealthfront, a leading consumer fintech and pioneer of the robo-advisor industry, is currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team. 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. 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.
Responsibilities:
Advise the Company on a range of corporate and securities matters
Assist with public company reporting obligations, including preparation of applicable corporate and securities filings
Assist with corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents
Support equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance team
Review and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound)
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
Qualifications:
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
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)
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
