Senior Counsel, Private Wealth & Compliance

AllianceBernstein L.P.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. seeks a VP/Counsel – Private Wealth Management in Nashville to provide practical, business-oriented legal support for the PWM business.

You will collaborate with AB legal, compliance, and operations to address product development, client and vendor agreements, and account operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across the organization. The role requires JD from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission, and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience with a focus on investment management, private wealth, trusts and estates, or financial services.
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiations (e.g., vendor agreements, investment management agreements, client agreements).
• Ability to balance legal risks with commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for PWM's operations including product development, client and vendor arrangements, and account operations.
• Review client communications to assess complaints and related obligations.
• Collaborate with AB's compliance team to ensure adherence to SEC, FINRA, and state regulations.
• Draft and negotiate client, vendor, and other material agreements.
• Advise PWM business and operations on legal matters impacting accounts and operations.
• Perform periodic reviews of client documentation and agreements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal policies and procedures.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

AllianceBernstein L.P. seeks a VP/Counsel – Private Wealth Management in Nashville to provide practical, business-oriented legal support for the PWM business.

You will collaborate with AB legal, compliance, and operations to address product development, client and vendor agreements, and account operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across the organization. The role requires JD from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission, and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong