Counsel

Trellis Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Student Debt Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACA Group is seeking a legal professional to draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to its subsidiary broker-dealers and other agreements. The role involves handling complex regulatory and compliance matters and supporting the Legal Department across projects.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and experience drafting sophisticated agreements with major financial institutions. A fast-paced, small-team environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate all contracts related to ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers.
• Research and provide legal advice to ACA business regarding broker-dealer and mutual fund distribution, including related regulatory and compliance issues.
• Communicate with ACA clients, outside counsel, service providers, and others regarding contract terms and information.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments that impact ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers and update contracts and related policies accordingly.
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Attention to detail

Professional integrity

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Counsel

Date: Sep 22, 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: ACA Group

The Opportunity

The individual in this position is primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all contracts related to ACA Group’s subsidiary broker dealers and other contracts, including complex and sophisticated agreements. The individual in this position also is responsible for handling a variety of complex regulatory and compliance matters and assisting the Legal Department with a variety of projects across a range of areas and will be integral to the efficient operation of the Legal Department.

What you’ll do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate all contracts related to ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers
• Research and provide legal advice to ACA business regarding broker-dealer and mutual fund distribution, including related regulatory and compliance issues
• Communicate and interact with ACA clients, outside counsel, service providers, and others regarding contract terms and conditions and other information
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments that impact ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers and update contracts and related policies accordingly
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction
• One to three prior years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house setting; experience in a broker-dealer, mutual fund, financial services, investment firm, or regulatory agency strongly required
• Experience drafting and reviewing complex agreements with large, sophisticated counterparties, including major financial institutions and top-tier law firms preferred.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Solid drafting and review skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Working knowledge of mutual fund and exchange traded fund distribution

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment.You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha®technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.