Fintech & Financial Services Of Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Palo Alto, 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, with a preference for candidates with SEC experience.

Duties

• Advise on federal securities laws, including Investment Company Act status.
• Provide opinions on broker-dealer and investment adviser status issues.
• Counsel on broker-dealer and investment adviser registration and compliance.
• Assist in setting up alternative investment platforms.

Requirements

• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with technology and early-stage companies preferred.
• SEC experience strongly preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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 coach 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 and 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.