Senior Securities Counsel — ETF/Mutual Fund Compliance

ACA Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 168,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Flexible work environment

Student Debt Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel specializing in labor and employment. The ideal candidate will handle complex contract negotiations and regulatory compliance issues within the financial services industry. You will draft, review contracts, and manage communications with clients, supporting a dynamic legal department. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Eight years’ prior legal experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in‑house setting.
• Experience in financial services/investment firm or regulatory agency strongly preferred.
• Licensed in at least one jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to ACA’s ETF and mutual fund distribution business.
• Research and provide legal advice to ACA business regarding regulatory compliance issues.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate junior colleagues.

Skills

Solid drafting, review, and negotiation skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Attention to detail

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Education

Juris doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel specializing in labor and employment. The ideal candidate will handle complex contract negotiations and regulatory compliance issues within the financial services industry. You will draft, review contracts, and manage communications with clients, supporting a dynamic legal department. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.