Legal Ops Associate

Summary

Join Finalis' rapidly growing team as a Legal Operations Associate, working directly with the Associate General Counsel. You will play a crucial role in upholding legal procedures, facilitating communication across teams, managing legal documents, and leading negotiations. This role requires a proactive approach, ensuring regulatory compliance and escalating issues as needed. You will contribute to process improvement and support the contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in a relevant field, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information efficiently. Finalis offers a fully remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Have exceptional written and spoken English
• Have a minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience as an attorney
• Have experience working at a broker dealer or financial institution; and are familiar with applicable regulations such as FINRA rules
• Have Google Workspace experience
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong organizational skills
• Can handle confidential information
• Have the ability to work swiftly with a high sense of urgency and be comfortable with shifting priorities and deadlines
• Be a self-starter, quick learner and highly organized with attention to detail
• Have the ability to follow up; know what's going on at all times and respond quickly
• Be flexible, patient, persistent and have a team spirit attitude

Responsibilities

• Uphold and meticulously follow the legal team’s established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate and coordinate conversations across different teams, including Customer Success and Compliance, to ensure legal and regulatory alignment
• Review, revise, and manage legal agreements and engagement letters, ensuring they meet internal policies and regulatory standards
• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with legal frameworks
• Proactively escalate matters that deviate from policies and procedures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation
• Providing support with the lifecycle of contracts and templates

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience using CRM, CLM, Jira, and/or Excel
• Have Compliance experience

Benefits

• 100% Remote work (Work from wherever you want!)
• Competitive USD salary
• High-Speed Internet expenses allowance
• Generous Paid time-off (Vacation Time!)
• Additional 17 Flex Days (to use in national holidays or personal matters)
• Professional Growth Benefits in our E-Learning Platform (Coursera) (take your skills to the next level!) 🚀
• People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path)
• Buddy Program
• Virtual After-Office Activities
• Diverse Culture & Inclusive environment
• Benefits Package [if applicable]
• Paid Family Leave [if applicable]