Associate General Counsel

Summary

Join The Motley Fool's Legal team as an Associate General Counsel focused on technology and innovation, playing a key role in shaping the company's approach to artificial intelligence, consumer data, and the future of financial advice. This high-impact position involves advising on the development and governance of AI tools, building compliance programs, partnering with cross-functional teams, drafting agreements, collaborating with specialists, engaging with outside counsel, and staying ahead of industry trends. You will serve as the primary legal advisor on AI initiatives and emerging regulatory developments, ensuring responsible and forward-looking use of AI while mitigating risk. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of fintech, AI/tech law, or financial services exposure, and a strong working knowledge of relevant U.S. regulatory frameworks. This role offers a flexible, remote work environment and a comprehensive compensation package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of fintech, AI/tech law, or financial services exposure
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks around AI innovation, as well as data privacy and/or consumer protection, ideally, but not exclusively, in relation to investment advice
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex legal issues across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong judgment, proactive mindset, and collaborative spirit
• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar

Responsibilities

• Advise on the development and governance of AI tools and models, especially those involving personalized financial advice or consumer data
• Build scalable, lightweight compliance programs aligned with regulatory frameworks from the SEC, CFPB, FTC, and global authorities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate legal insights into product development, marketing, and technology roadmaps
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements, including SaaS and vendor contracts related to a variety of matters including AI and data services
• Collaborate with specialists and colleagues in privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and compliance to support strategic initiatives
• Engage with outside counsel on complex or specialized legal issues
• Review marketing campaigns and materials for regulatory compliance, substantiation, and disclosures
• Support trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters as part of our IP strategy
• Stay ahead of industry trends, legal risks, and regulatory shifts — and educate internal stakeholders accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in a fintech, AI company, investment platform, or at a firm serving those industries
• Experience developing or advising on compliance programs in fast-paced or emerging tech environments
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, algorithmic accountability, or model transparency practices
• Experience advising on SEC, CFPB, FINRA, or international regulatory regimes
• Comfort with drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Exposure to cybersecurity, data protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR), and third-party risk management
• A strong external network of legal, regulatory, or policy experts

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
• No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
• Generous fully-paid parental leave
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity