Description:

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:
An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company is searching for an AVP, Associate Counsel to work at a quickly growing Fortune 500 firm on transactional projects. The successful candidate will negotiate contracts with mutual fund, alternative investment, advisory platform, insurance and annuity issuers. The candidate will provide legal analysis with respect to securities regulations and insurance laws in a transactional context.

This role will be located in either our Fort Mill, SC, Boston, MA, or San Diego, CA location.

Responsibilities:

Drafting, reviewing and revising mutual fund, insurance, advisory platform and alternative investment selling and sponsorship agreements.
Drafting, reviewing and revising trading agreements and other commercial arrangements related to the financial services industry.
Providing day-to-day legal support for An Investment & Wealth Management Nationwide Company's product teams, including by providing legal analysis with respect to securities regulations and insurance laws in a transactional context.
Advising on platforms and product initiatives in a mergers-and-acquisitions context.
Ensuring that all contracting processes are adhered to and the firm's contracting standards are maintained, including those relating to risk allocation and data security.

What Are We Looking For?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

5+ years or more of experience at a law firm or company in the financial services industry
5+ years of experience advising on product and commercial contracts
Admission in good standing to a state bar

Core Competencies:

Ability to interface effectively with external business partners and their counsel.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferences:
Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape applicable to broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and insurance agencies including a familiarity with regulatory processes.