VP Counsel – Private Wealth & Investment Compliance

AllianceBernstein; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein in Nashville, TN seeks a VP/Counsel – Private Wealth Management to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice and support to the PWM business, collaborating with the Head of PWM Legal and AB teams on product development, client and vendor agreements, and account operations. Ideal candidates have a J.D.

from an ABA‑accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. state bar, and 5+ years of legal experience in investment management, private wealth, trusts and estates

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including in-house or law firm experience with a focus on investment management, private wealth, trusts and estates, and/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.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail.
• High integrity and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for PWM’s operations related to investment adviser and broker‑dealer activities, including product development and client/vendor agreements.
• Review client communications to assess potential complaints and obligations.
• Collaborate with AB’s compliance team to ensure adherence to laws and regulations (SEC, FINRA, state regulators).
• Draft and negotiate client, vendor, and other material agreements.
• Advise PWM personnel on account opening and operations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of client documents and agreements.
• Assist with development and maintenance of internal policies and procedures.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Job description

AllianceBernstein in Nashville, TN seeks a VP/Counsel – Private Wealth Management to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice and support to the PWM business, collaborating with the Head of PWM Legal and AB teams on product development, client and vendor agreements, and account operations. Ideal candidates have a J.D.

from an ABA‑accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. state bar, and 5+ years of legal experience in investment management, private wealth, trusts and estates