VP, Legal

Title: VP of Legal

Location: Needham, MA

About Us:
Advisor360 is a high-growth SaaS startup in the fintech space, building innovative solutions that empower financial institutions and businesses to operate more efficiently and securely. Backed by top investors, we are scaling rapidly and seeking a dynamic legal leader to help us navigate complex regulatory landscapes and drive strategic growth.

Role Overview:
As VP of Legal, you will serve as our chief legal advisor, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s legal strategy. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee all legal matters, including regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, corporate governance, risk management, and intellectual property. You will also partner cross-functionally with leadership to enable growth while mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

At Advisor360, the VP, Legal reports to the COO, combining legal leadership with strategic insight. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding the company through complex legal landscapes, supporting everything from corporate governance to employment law, contract negotiations, and compliance. This position offers the chance to shape the legal framework that underpins our business, ensuring compliance and fostering an environment of innovation and growth.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate matters, including finance, tax, M&A, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

• Oversee corporate governance by maintaining policies, committee charters, and board materials, while advising on investor relations and stock plan administration.

• Support M&A and corporate transactions, leading due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating agreements, and driving post-closing integration.

• Guide executive compensation and equity programs, ensuring compliance with governance best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Shape product and go-to-market strategy, addressing legal and compliance considerations in AI, privacy, data security, and third-party integrations.

• Navigate complex legal landscapes, including software development, technology licensing, international expansion, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

• Protect intellectual property, partnering with R&D to safeguard innovations and manage the company’s IP portfolio.

• Advise on employment law and workforce compliance, including hiring practices, immigration, and executive contracts.

• Develop risk management strategies to mitigate legal exposure and proactively address potential disputes.

• Manage litigation and external counsel, optimizing legal resources while balancing business needs.

• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a strategic and business-oriented legal function.

Key Strategic Initiatives:

• Launching modern fintech AI-enabled products: Work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure legal compliance while enabling innovation in AI-driven financial solutions.

• Building an ecosystem of tech partnerships: Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships that allow users to integrate best-in-class fintech solutions tailored to their business needs.

• Expanding regulatory compliance frameworks: Develop scalable legal processes that support domestic and international expansion while ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations.

• Enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity strategies: Implement best practices for protecting user data, mitigating risks, and staying ahead of regulatory changes.

• Supporting capital markets and fundraising activities: Provide legal guidance on investor relations, financing rounds, and corporate governance initiatives.

Here’s What You’ll Bring:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 10–15 years of legal experience, including time at a leading law firm and in-house at a fintech, SaaS, or regulated technology company.

• Deep knowledge of fintech regulatory frameworks, including financial services laws, payments, banking-as-a-service (BaaS), or digital assets.

• Experience structuring and negotiating SaaS, partnership, and financial services agreements.

• Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance best practices.

• Proven track record in M&A, contract negotiations, and strategic legal guidance in fast-paced environments.

• Expertise in employment law, privacy, and data protection regulations at a global scale.

• Strong track record of working in a high-growth, fast-moving environment with the ability to balance risk and business growth.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key leader at a high-growth fintech startup disrupting the industry.

• Influence company strategy and growth while building a scalable legal function.

• Work alongside an exceptional executive team and top-tier investors.

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Join us in shaping the future of fintech. Apply today!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

It’s not just about work—it’s about building a career and enjoying the ride! Here’s what you can expect: Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We believe in recognizing and rewarding performance. Our compensation package includes competitive base salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, and the chance to share in the equity value you and your colleagues create during your time with the company. We offer comprehensive health benefits, including dental, life, and disability insurance. We also trust our employees to manage their time effectively, which is why we offer an unlimited paid time off program to help you perform at your best every day.

Join us on this journey. Advisor360° is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We believe diversity drives innovation and are therefore building a company where people of all backgrounds are truly welcome and included. Everyone is encouraged to bring their unique, authentic selves to work each and every day. The way we see it, we are here to learn from each other.