Legal Counsel
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5 Quick Apply Full-time 19 hours ago Full Job Description This position can be hybrid or fully remote, but the candidate must possess Ohio Bar License.
JOB Overview:
The Legal Counsel will provide advice and assistance to management and associates of Equity Trust Company and its affiliates (herein referred to as Company) on a broad variety of business and legal matters.
The Legal Counsel will partner with the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel to ensure adequate protection of the Company against risk and financial loss, while assisting the business unit with increasing business opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provide day-to-day legal services and strategic input to the Company on a variety of legal and risk-related issues Serve as primary legal counsel to Operations, assisting them with legal and risk-related questions.
Serve as primary counsel for the Company related to customer disputes, conducting fact and legal research and managing issues through resolution and response, as well as assisting with risk mitigation techniques to mitigate future complaints.
Serve as a primary lawyer on new data privacy and other relevant applicable regulations Assist with review of vendor contracts to ensure terms and conditions reflect the Company's business needs and comply with applicable legal requirements Review and revise various Company form documents on a regular basis (including client agreements and investment documents) to ensure compliance with the current state of the law and to mitigate risk Stay abreast of changes in the law that impact the Company Implement programs/initiatives to enhance enterprise risk awareness Actively participate in and potentially lead projects, serving as the legal representative Make recommendations for new policies, procedures, or process enhancements for the purpose of mitigating Company risk Serve as a resource to the Board and senior management regarding corporate governance, compliance, corporate planning, and corporate strategies Coordinate with risk committees and other Company initiatives as required Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate Degree Minimum five (5) years of law firm or corporate legal department experience focused in the financial services industry (bank, broker-dealer, or trust company preferred) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Ohio Bar License TECHNICAL SKILLS:
To be successful in this role, you should have experience with and an understanding of the following:
Knowledge of financial industry rules and regulations, including those applicable to trust companies, investment advisers and broker-dealers a plus Knowledge of alternative investments, private offerings and real estate transactions a plus Experience establishing credibility and trust with executives and senior management, as well as collaborating with all business lines Experience with at least two (2) of the following legal disciplines preferred:
employment, data privacy, banking, tax, ERISA, or IRA rules and regulations CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:
In addition to our core company competencies of Cultivates Innovation, Nimble Learning, Action Oriented, Collaborates, and Resilient, a successful candidate in this role should exhibit the following behavioral competencies:
Decision Quality Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Situational Adaptability PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to speak and hear.
The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
This job requires lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
DISCLAIMER/ASSOCIATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
About Equity Trust:
Equity Trust empowers individual investors and financial professionals by removing the barriers to investment freedom.
As an IRS approved custodian, we fulfill the custodial and administrative duties required for each type of investment account our clients hold.
With an Equity Trust account, clients have the opportunity to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, precious metals, private equity, and more.
Additionally, clients can invest in traditional assets such as stocks and mutual funds - all through a single custodian.
As an industry-leading custodian of alternative assets in tax-advantaged accounts, our 45-year track record of excellence is unmatched in the industry.
Equity Trust streamlines the investment experience by offering optimized solutions, processes, and service.
As a directed custodian, Equity Trust does not provide tax, legal or investment advice, nor do we offer or sponsor any proprietary investment products.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Quick Apply Full-time 19 hours ago Full Job Description This position can be hybrid or fully remote, but the candidate must possess Ohio Bar License.
JOB Overview:
The Legal Counsel will provide advice and assistance to management and associates of Equity Trust Company and its affiliates (herein referred to as Company) on a broad variety of business and legal matters.
The Legal Counsel will partner with the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel to ensure adequate protection of the Company against risk and financial loss, while assisting the business unit with increasing business opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provide day-to-day legal services and strategic input to the Company on a variety of legal and risk-related issues Serve as primary legal counsel to Operations, assisting them with legal and risk-related questions.
Serve as primary counsel for the Company related to customer disputes, conducting fact and legal research and managing issues through resolution and response, as well as assisting with risk mitigation techniques to mitigate future complaints.
Serve as a primary lawyer on new data privacy and other relevant applicable regulations Assist with review of vendor contracts to ensure terms and conditions reflect the Company's business needs and comply with applicable legal requirements Review and revise various Company form documents on a regular basis (including client agreements and investment documents) to ensure compliance with the current state of the law and to mitigate risk Stay abreast of changes in the law that impact the Company Implement programs/initiatives to enhance enterprise risk awareness Actively participate in and potentially lead projects, serving as the legal representative Make recommendations for new policies, procedures, or process enhancements for the purpose of mitigating Company risk Serve as a resource to the Board and senior management regarding corporate governance, compliance, corporate planning, and corporate strategies Coordinate with risk committees and other Company initiatives as required Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate Degree Minimum five (5) years of law firm or corporate legal department experience focused in the financial services industry (bank, broker-dealer, or trust company preferred) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Ohio Bar License TECHNICAL SKILLS:
To be successful in this role, you should have experience with and an understanding of the following:
Knowledge of financial industry rules and regulations, including those applicable to trust companies, investment advisers and broker-dealers a plus Knowledge of alternative investments, private offerings and real estate transactions a plus Experience establishing credibility and trust with executives and senior management, as well as collaborating with all business lines Experience with at least two (2) of the following legal disciplines preferred:
employment, data privacy, banking, tax, ERISA, or IRA rules and regulations CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:
In addition to our core company competencies of Cultivates Innovation, Nimble Learning, Action Oriented, Collaborates, and Resilient, a successful candidate in this role should exhibit the following behavioral competencies:
Decision Quality Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Situational Adaptability PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to speak and hear.
The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
This job requires lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
DISCLAIMER/ASSOCIATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
About Equity Trust:
Equity Trust empowers individual investors and financial professionals by removing the barriers to investment freedom.
As an IRS approved custodian, we fulfill the custodial and administrative duties required for each type of investment account our clients hold.
With an Equity Trust account, clients have the opportunity to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, precious metals, private equity, and more.
Additionally, clients can invest in traditional assets such as stocks and mutual funds - all through a single custodian.
As an industry-leading custodian of alternative assets in tax-advantaged accounts, our 45-year track record of excellence is unmatched in the industry.
Equity Trust streamlines the investment experience by offering optimized solutions, processes, and service.
As a directed custodian, Equity Trust does not provide tax, legal or investment advice, nor do we offer or sponsor any proprietary investment products.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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