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. The individual also handles a variety of complex regulatory and compliance matters and assists the Legal Department with a variety of projects across a range of areas, and will be integral to the efficient operation of the Legal Department. ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

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 jurisdiction
• One to three prior years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house setting; experience in a broker-dealer, mutual fund, financial services, investment firm, or regulatory agency strongly required
• Experience drafting and reviewing complex agreements with large, sophisticated counterparties, including major financial institutions and top-tier law firms preferred

Skills

• Solid drafting and review skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
• Working knowledge of mutual fund and exchange traded fund distribution (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible work environment
• Time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence as needed
• Unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance

Pay

Salary range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 plus discretionary bonus.