Remote Corporate Counsel

Summary

Wealthfront is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team. The role involves advising the Company on corporate and securities matters, reviewing agreements, preparing filings, managing equity incentive plans, providing counsel for new business initiatives, collaborating with other Legal team members, and interfacing with outside counsel when necessary.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national or international law firm
• Familiarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work
• Experience advising clients that conduct business in a regulated financial industry and/or other familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory landscapes (e.g., investment adviser, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, money transmitter)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Advise the Company on a range of corporate and securities matters
• Review and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound)
• Prepare applicable corporate and securities filings, and/or draft corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents
• Manage equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance team
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience helpful, but not required
• Familiarity with privacy issues very helpful, but not required
• Prior experience with regulatory or securities filings very helpful
• Prior experience reviewing marketing or sales materials helpful, but not required

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental
• 401K plan
• Generous time off
• Parental leave
• Wellness reimbursements
• Professional development
• Employee investing discount
• More!