Corporate Counsel
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USD184k - 225k/year
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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 initially report to our Deputy General Counsel and 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 mattersAssist with public company reporting obligations, including preparation of applicable corporate and securities filingsAssist with corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documentsSupport equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance teamReview and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound)Provide counsel in connection with new business and product initiativesCollaborate with other Legal team members in support of a range of projectsWork directly with business partners to understand needs, goals, and potential risksInterface with outside counsel where necessary/appropriateStay up-to-date on relevant developments in applicable securities laws, regulatory requirements and market practicesLearn new subject matter areas and take ownership of functions or projects as neededQualifications: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 requiredPrior experience with public company filings, reporting obligations, and governanceFamiliarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional workFamiliarity with privacy issues helpful, but not requiredExperience 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 requiredAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentKeen attention to detail and good follow-throughAbility to identify and analyze complex legal issues, assess and describe relative risk, and present clear recommendationsAbility to spot and address cross-functional legal issuesAbility to provide guidance to all levels of business partners, executive and non-executiveStrong drafting/writing/communication skillsWillingness to take ownership of a range of projects depending on team and business needsWillingness to learn applicable regulatory schemes if you’re not already familiar with themCalifornia Bar membership, or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House CounselStrong interest in Wealthfront, our products, and fintech generallyAgility, creativity, patience, diplomacy and a sense of humor are essentialEstimated annual salary: $184,000 - $225,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!About WealthfrontHere at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money.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. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including:• 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.• Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums.Our award-winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $85 billion of their hard earned savings—and we're far from done. If you’re inspired to help us reshape the financial industry as we create our next chapter, let’s talk!For more information please visit www.wealthfront.com.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
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