Senior Fund Counsel
August 10
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Description
• This role will contribute to building out Figure’s fund products and provide counsel on structuring and regulatory aspects • Help structure and launch new Funds and implement existing Funds • Lead and proactively identify risk-weighted advice to the business • Negotiate and document contractual arrangements within a transaction • Own the relationship with external due diligence providers • Review and provide legal and regulatory advice on new regulatory developments • Help to ensure the Funds are structured and operating in an optimal manner
Requirements
• A prudent commercial perspective in our markets and products, along with the dedication to defend our positions • Comfortable with ambiguity and quick pivots. • 7-10 prior years of related law firm and/or in-house legal experience working in fintech, digital assets, or high-growth tech companies and crypto companies • Deep experience with fund formation, fund administration, and registered investment advisers, exchanges, market making, financial derivatives, cryptocurrency, and open source software • Understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements around crypto assets • Knowledgeable in a wide array of international laws, regulations, and frameworks relevant to financial services, internet technology, and crypto, including banking regulations, money transmission laws, securities regulations, GDPR, BSA, CFPB, CFTC, FTC (including UDAAP), and more. • Ability to make sound legal judgments, applying analytical rigor, prudent risk assessment, and a mix of creativity and pragmatism as necessary, to discern when flexibility in interpretation is warranted. • Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the innovations brought about by decentralized applications, web3, and DeFi. • J.D. and membership with at least one state bar • Substantial subject matter expertise in securities matters including the Securities Act of 1933, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Investment Company Act of 1940 • Self-starter who will take ownership of projects • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively
Benefits
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities • Company quarterly performance based bonus • Equity stock options package • Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents • Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave • In office, remote, and hybrid work location options • Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time • Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need • Continuing education reimbursement • Routine Team swag deliveries!
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