Associate General Counsel - Personal Wealth Products

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 184.000 - 266.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) plan with generous matching

Tuition reimbursement

Business-casual environment

Generous paid time off and holidays

Paid volunteer time of 16 hours/year

Paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking an Associate General Counsel - Personal Wealth Products to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will serve as a strategic legal partner supporting the development and launch of retail wealth offerings in a highly regulated environment, working closely with product, compliance, and business leadership to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• 15+ years of experience in retail wealth management.
• Strong knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with emerging wealth products such as direct indexing.

Aufgaben

• Serve as lead counsel for the personal wealth product organization.
• Partner with product, compliance, and business leaders from concept to launch.
• Coordinate with the legal team to ensure consistent guidance across the organization.
• Navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks affecting retail wealth products.
• Advise on product structures and distribution channels.
• Provide guidance on fiduciary obligations and conflicts of interest.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance.

Kenntnisse

Retail wealth management

SEC, FINRA, state regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presence

Risk vs business objectives

Ausbildung

J.D. and active bar membership

Tools

Direct indexing

Emerging wealth products

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking an Associate General Counsel - Personal Wealth Products to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will serve as a strategic legal partner supporting the development and launch of retail wealth offerings in a highly regulated environment. You will work closely with product, compliance, and business leadership to provide practical guidance that balances legal risk, fiduciary obligations, and commercial objectives.

The position calls for deep experience in retail wealth management and the ability to translate evolving SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory requirements into actionable advice for cross-functional teams.

This is an opportunity to influence product strategy, distribution design, and governance for emerging wealth solutions while helping the organization navigate complex legal considerations with sound judgment and executive presence.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $183,600 - $266,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel for the personal wealth product organization
• Partner with product, compliance, and business leaders from concept to launch
• Coordinate with the legal team to ensure consistent guidance across the organization
• Navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks affecting retail wealth products
• Advise on product structures and distribution channels
• Provide guidance on fiduciary obligations and conflicts of interest
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership
• 15+ years of experience in retail wealth management
• Strong knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory frameworks
• Experience with emerging wealth products such as direct indexing and alternatives
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Comfort operating in evolving regulatory environments
• Strong cross-functional influence and executive presence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid volunteer time of 16 hours/year
• Leave of absence programs including paid parental leave

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.