Director, Legal Counsel

6 hours ago

Washington, United States Charles Schwab Full time

Your Opportunity Director, Legal CounselAt Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.Charles Schwab is looking for a Director, Legal Counsel to support multiple retail-focused broker-dealer and investment adviser business units and work daily with managers, directors, and managing director-level business clients as a trusted counselor. This critical role will identify, analyze, document, and give advice on legal issues and risks relevant to Schwab’s Investor Services and Wealth and Advice Services businesses. The Director will function as part of a small team supporting Schwab’s broker-dealer and investment advisory products, services, and sales channels for Schwab’s retail business. You will be the primary day-to-day legal advisor for working groups devoted to multiple projects and initiatives helping to define the future of Schwab. You will help to facilitate strategic business goals by developing a deep knowledge of business priorities and practices and an ability to quickly assimilate such knowledge into your legal advice.You will work directly with clients and second-line risk partners in Compliance in both ad hoc and project-based settings, providing legal advice in writing and engaging with outside counsel where necessary. You will also provide practical, plain-English business counsel that is informed by knowledge of both business goals and legal and regulatory requirements and risks. What you have At least 5 years’ experience practicing law at a major law firm representing financial services companies, in-house with a large broker-dealer and/or investment adviser, or as a staff attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, or a state securities regulator. Deep understanding of Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Exchange Act and FINRA Rules and state laws and regulations relevant to broker-dealers and investment advisers.Working knowledge of the impact of ERISA on the provision of investment advice in brokerage and investment advisory retirement accounts.Excellent communications skills and ability to brief senior business executives. Ability to communicate effectively with non-lawyer business partners.Ability to build trust and rapport with business clients and function as a highly engaged and responsive partner. Why work for us? At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. We offer a competitive to our full-time employees that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future: 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions Paid parental leave and family building benefits Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Legal Counsel, Ethics

    3 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Campaign Legal Center Inc Full time

    Position summary Central to the mission of Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is the protection of the right to a government free from both the reality and appearance of improper influence and corruption. To this end, CLC engages with federal, state, and local governments to expose unethical conduct. CLC works to ensure vigorous and fair enforcement of ethics laws,...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States American Rivers Full time

    JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director SALARY BAND: A and B REPORTS TO: General CounselLOCATION: Washington, DC Area (Preferred) About American Rivers American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remotemountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with...

  • Director, Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States PayPal Full time

    Join to apply for the Director, Legal Counsel role at PayPalThe CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global...

  • Director, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment Platforms

    3 weeks ago

    Washington, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    OverviewDirector, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment PlatformsJoin to apply for the Director, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment Platforms role at Charles Schwab.The Third-Party Product Platforms (TPP) legal team provides legal support to product platforms through which products are available for client purchase, including mutual funds, ETFs, insurance...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Fort Washington, United States Medical Practice Full time

    Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Medical Practice4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Medical PracticeAs the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance, Coventry invests in insurance-based assets. For more than 20 years, we have been the life settlement market...

  • Director, Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Washington, United States PayPal Full time

    OverviewPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, enabling payments online and in person. We provide proprietary payment solutions and end-to-end payments capabilities for merchants, including authorization,...

  • Counsel / Senior Counsel (Legal Services) - LEGFL

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States International Monetary Fund Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Work for the IMF. Work for the World.The Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking qualified lawyers to fill Counsel/Senior Counsel positions in its Fund Law and Policy Division (LEGFL), which is in charge of advising on the law and policies of the IMF as well as assisting in the development of law and policies of the IMF. This...

  • Director, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment Platforms

    4 weeks ago

    Washington DC, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Overview Director, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment Platforms Join to apply for the Director, Legal Counsel- Alternative Investment Platforms role at Charles Schwab. The Third-Party Product Platforms (TPP) legal team provides legal support to product platforms through which products are available for client purchase, including mutual funds, ETFs,...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, United States American Association for Justice Full time

    The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. AAJ is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Legal Affairs department....

  • Director, Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Washington DC, United States PayPal Full time

    Join to apply for the Director, Legal Counsel role at PayPal The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the...