Fintech & Financial Services Of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in San Diego, CA, to address various federal securities law issues, including Investment Company Act status, broker-dealer and investment adviser registration, and alternative investment platform setup. The role involves working with technology and early-stage companies. SEC experience is strongly preferred.

Duties

• Address Investment Company Act status issues and provide opinions.
• Advise on broker-dealer and investment adviser status and compliance.
• Assist in the setup of alternative investment platforms.
• Collaborate with technology and early-stage companies.

Requirements

• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• SEC experience strongly preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in federal securities laws.
• Ability to work with technology and early-stage companies.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.