About this role
Role Overview
- Provide advice and counsel to business leaders on legal, regulatory, legislative, compliance, and business issues
- Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret various contracts and other legal documents between Ascensus and its clients, partners, vendors, and other third parties
- Manage and resolve disputes, including overseeing outside counsel
- Handle other day-to-day legal issues arising in a growing and complex business including employment, intellectual property, and corporate governance
- Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with at least 15 years of experience
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
- Experience in the financial services and familiarity with ERISA and U.S. data privacy laws is strongly preferred
- Law firm (preferably transactional practice) and in-house experience is a plus
- Desire to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Ability to travel occasionally is required
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Uninterrupted virtual workspace requirements
- Internet speed requirements
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities