Handles litigation, arbitrations, regulatory inquiries, and policy advocacy for a fintech company. Requires JD, NY bar admission, and 4+ years of litigation experience, with financial services knowledge preferred.
170k – 185k
Hybrid4+ YOELegal
About the role
Responsibilities
Serve as trusted legal partner to business, triaging and investigating escalated concerns
Resolve and avoid potential disputes, driving pre-litigation strategy
Represent Betterment in litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings
Manage and collaborate with outside counsel
Coordinate responses to third-party subpoenas
Navigate legal and regulatory requirements to address operational issues and enhance Betterment’s products and services
Support Betterment’s policy advocacy efforts by analyzing proposed legislation and rule-makings relevant to Betterment’s business
Requirements
A JD, admission to the NY bar, and at least 4 years of relevant in-house or firm litigation experience
An adaptable mindset and innate curiosity
A bias toward action and solving problems, not just issue spotting
The ability to take ownership over your work and manage projects independently
Excellent writing ability
Comfort navigating complexity and creating simplicity
Passion for Betterment’s products and mission
Nice-to-Haves
Knowledge of financial services regulation, especially the Advisers Act, ERISA, securities and/or banking law and related regulations
Arbitration experience, especially FINRA or AAA proceedings
Familiarity with privacy and/or information security issues
Experience in retail financial services or representing financial services clients
In-house experience at a startup or high growth company
Compensation
New York City: $170,000 - $185,000
This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.
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