A Financial Advisory Firm outside of Tampa is currently looking for a Deputy General Counsel to join their team. This firm is quickly growing, recently surpassing $100 billion AUM, and is seeking a high-acheiving individual who wants long-term growth within the company and who is enthusiastic about supporting entrepreneurial RIAs and advisers.
The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role, acting as a right hand to the General Counsel, CEO, and board members by providing expert legal advice on a variety of matters that arise within the wealth management field. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within the Financial Services industry and regularly handles the regulation of investment advisors and broker dealers.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- JD from accredited law school; barred in any state
- 10+ years as a wealth management attorney
- Deep experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Responsibilities involve contract drafting and negotiation, M&A advice, governance matters, transition advice, new products/strategic initiatives, and employment issues
Location: Tampa, FL (on-site)
Salary: $150k - $200k base + 20-30% bonus + immediate buy-in to equity and granted shares
