Corporate Counsel

Summary

Join the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) as a part-time Corporate Counsel and make an immediate impact on daily operations. Support the General Counsel with various legal matters, including contract drafting and review, compliance management, risk assessment, and legal research. This part-time, permanent position requires 10-20 hours per week and offers a competitive hourly rate of $120. The ideal candidate possesses 5-8 years of law firm and in-house experience, strong communication skills, and a wide range of legal knowledge. LTSE provides a remote-first work environment with flexible vacation policies and various benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, caregiver leave, professional development funds, and a 401k program. The position is open to candidates residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing in the state you'll be working from
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Impeccable judgement
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally
• You're equally capable of assessing the big picture and accomplishing tactical work
• 5-8 years of law firm and in-house experience
• A wide range of legal knowledge across multiple areas of law, such as corporate law, compliance, and employment law
• Demonstrated ability serving as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience directing outside counsel
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Contract drafting and review
• Advising on compliance related matters, and assisting with the development of policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Communicating legal issues and risks to senior management and other stakeholders
• Conducting legal research on a project basis
• Support with Corporate Secretary responsibilities as needed (minutes, drafting consents, etc.)
• Keeping abreast of legal developments and regulatory changes that may impact the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally you have experience working in a startup environment and in disruptive industries. You work well in ambiguous situations, effectively manage shifting priorities, and quickly make decisions to keep the business moving forward
• Experience in the financial services industry, specifically for a nationally regulated securities exchange, is a plus

Benefits

• Drive Innovation. Make an impact working with a mission-driven company that shares your desire to create a new kind of public market
• Meet Great People . Work with skilled, committed, and supportive teammates, that have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Achieve Balance. Enjoy the LTSE commitment to a sustainable remote-first work environment, including a flexible vacation policy that requires full-time team members to take a minimum of four weeks vacation per year
• Prioritize Health. Take charge of your health with rich medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits. 100% of employee costs are sponsored by LTSE and there is a small, fixed employee contributions for dependent costs
• Focus on Family. All new parents receive up to 4 months of caregiver leave including 8 weeks of full salary continuation, all while keeping your full company-sponsored benefits for up to the full 4 months
• Foster Growth. Receive up to $1500 annually towards continuing education and development
• Invest in Savings. Enroll in our 401k program offered through Human Interest, and other benefit programs offered through Gusto
• Give Back Donate to organizations of your choice and LTSE will match up to $600 per year
• Get Started. Launch quickly with your company provided laptop, cell phone reimbursement, and $500 home-office stipend