Senior Counsel, Wealth Management Growth

Meckbar; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Equitable is seeking a Counsel, Wealth Management & Advisor Growth to serve as the primary legal partner supporting recruitment and onboarding of experienced financial professionals, acquisitions of books of business, and related initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to shape strategic growth, manage sophisticated agreements, and drive practical, business-focused solutions in a fast-paced wealth management environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house, with wealth management exposure.
• Demonstrated success advising business leaders on complex transactional, commercial, and strategic matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal-structuring expertise; high-value transactions.
• Experience advising on restrictive covenant matters, including non-solicitation and transition arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the lead legal advisor to Equitable's Wealth Management business, partnering with leadership on growth initiatives, advisor recruitment transactions, and acquisitions of books of business.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex transactional arrangements (Asset Purchase, Asset Retention, Loan Agreements, Promissory Notes, recruiting/transition agreements).
• Provide guidance on recruitment/onboarding of experienced professionals and acquisitions of books of business.
• Advise on restrictive covenants including non-solicitation and non-compete provisions.
• Review candidate applications, hiring agreements, and onboarding documentation.
• Lead engagements with outside counsel and manage debt recovery and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Litigation, Risk, and business leaders on regulatory considerations.

Skills

JD & bar membership

Wealth management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advisory

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Equitable is seeking a Counsel, Wealth Management & Advisor Growth to serve as the primary legal partner supporting recruitment and onboarding of experienced financial professionals, acquisitions of books of business, and related initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to shape strategic growth, manage sophisticated agreements, and drive practical, business-focused solutions in a fast-paced wealth management environment.