Counsel

About the role

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. They also handle a variety of complex regulatory and compliance matters and assist the Legal Department with a range of projects, playing an integral role in the efficient operation of the Legal Department.

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 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

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one