Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor, providing counsel to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on legal, governance, and risk matters.
Build and lead the legal function, establishing scalable processes and frameworks to support Range’s continued growth.
Oversee corporate legal matters including governance, entity structure, board support, and corporate record management.
Provide legal guidance on financial services regulatory matters, partnering closely with compliance leadership.
Support product and engineering teams to ensure new financial products and platform capabilities align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead legal support for corporate transactions including fundraising, strategic partnerships, and potential M&A activity.
Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnerships, and technology agreements.
Manage legal risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage, and financial data governance.
Develop and maintain company-wide legal policies, governance standards, and internal controls.
Manage external counsel relationships and legal budgets.
Partner with the People/HR team on employment-related legal matters including employee relations, workplace policies, investigations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Partner cross-functionally with product, finance, operations, engineering, and compliance teams to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
12+ years of legal experience, including time in-house at a technology company, financial services firm, or FinTech organization.
FinTech experience strongly preferred, particularly within digital wealth management or financial platforms.
Experience supporting or advising businesses operating under Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and/or broker-dealer regulatory frameworks.
Strong understanding of financial regulatory environments including SEC and FINRA.
Experience advising executive leadership and boards on corporate governance, regulatory strategy, and enterprise risk.
Background negotiating complex commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
Familiarity with legal considerations related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging AI technologies.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with strong business judgment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business guidance.