Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

The application window will close August 31, 2026.

Job Location

The primary work location for this role is Chicago, IL, Berwyn, PA, Raleigh, NC, or Boston, MA.

About Envestnet

Envestnet is an adaptive WealthTech company that is redefining the future of wealth management by helping advisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support. Backed by over 25 years of experience and approximately $7.0 trillion in platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs. For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com.

The Team You’ll Join

Envestnet is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide key legal support for RIA, broker-dealer, and alternative investment fund matters. How You’ll Contribute

• Lead complex transactions and related project management
• Identify advantageous regulatory structures
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization

Support registered investment adviser (RIA) legal and regulatory matters

• Policies and procedures
• Filings
• Examinations
• Ongoing compliance guidance

Advise on alternative investment funds and related securities-law compliance

• Regulatory matters

Advise on broker-dealer regulatory matters and guidance on FINRA and SEC requirements

• Financial technology services agreements
• Complex commercial transactions

Draft, negotiate, and review financial technology services agreements and complex commercial transactions

• Emerging financial technology matters
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Data analytics
• Privacy and data analytics

Leverage expert knowledge of financial services regulations, privacy and data security

• Partner with HR and business leaders on employment-related legal issues
• Onboarding/offboarding
• Workplace investigations support
• General employment compliance

Serve as liaison between Legal group and business units, facilitating communication and resolution of legal issues

• Contract terms and conditions
• Company’s interests
• Legal and regulatory requirements

Support corporate structuring and mergers and acquisitions

• Understand and support Envestnet's established corporate business practices
• Internal controls and procedures
• Create value or minimize risk

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of a state bar
• Excellent drafting, analytical and project management skills
• Proven ability to understand business needs and requirements
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with all levels of the organization, including senior executive levels

Nice-to-Haves

• 9+ years of legal experience drafting and negotiating Fintech SaaS agreements, with a focus on registered investment advisers (RIAs) and broker-dealers
• Experience advising on alternative investment funds (including private funds); registered investment adviser (RIA) regulatory matters; and broker-dealer regulation
• Experience advising on emerging technology issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and privacy
• Mature judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Envestnet

• Help shape the future of WealthTech
• Hands-on experience and collaboration with industry leaders
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions
• Flexibility in work arrangements and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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