Associate General Counsel, Compliance Officer

Summary

Join Derivative Path, a SaaS company, as an Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer. Reporting to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide legal counsel and compliance expertise, focusing on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. You will work autonomously, applying strong legal reasoning and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. This role requires a JD with an active state bar license and 4+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) with active state bar license to practice law
• 4+ years of experience as an attorney, preferably at a technology or SaaS company and/or a law firm, with a focus on negotiating and managing contracts, corporate governance, business matters, and regulatory affairs
• Ability to independently apply logical reasoning to complex issues and provide clear, actionable solutions that are grounded in application of applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment and manage competing priorities
• A proactive individual who can work independently, take ownership of tasks, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with modern legal tech tools and systems

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective legal advice on a wide range of issues, including contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Assist in the interpretation and application of financial regulations, including CFTC and NFA regulations and other regulatory frameworks
• Perform surveillance activities
• Independently draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and partners
• Advise the executive team and all staff on matters related to corporate governance and best practices
• Work closely with various teams, including finance, operations, and product, to provide legal and compliance guidance that supports business goals
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves and assist with routine legal and compliance tasks, contributing to the overall success of the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial markets, swaps, payments, foreign exchange, and/or applying CFTC regulations
• Experience with managing SaaS contracts

Benefits

• Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
• 40 hours of sick time
• 18 days of PTO
• Fully remote, if desired. We have offices in Walnut Creek, CA, New York, NY and Chicago, IL (hybrid work is available)
• Paid parental leave
• 401K matching at 3%
• Competitive health benefits including HSA and FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability