What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at EDGECo Holdings, LP?
Job Summary:
The Associate General Counsel will work alongside the other members of the legal department in providing legal support to all business units of EdgeCo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), including its wealth management, retirement plan investment and administration, and corporate verticals. The position will provide counsel on a variety of legal subjects including corporate law, securities and regulatory law, M&A, ERISA, commercial transactions, employment, litigation, privacy and cybersecurity. The candidate must be comfortable serving in a generalist legal role for a small legal department in a growing company.
The position will be located in Pittsburgh (Strip District), PA and is hybrid (in office 3-4 days a week).
Responsibilities:
- Under the oversight of the Deputy General Counsel, assist in the day-to-day operations of the legal department and provide legal advice, counsel, and representation to the Company
- Assist with transactional matters and acquisitions
- Manage vendor and client contracts; respond to vendor due diligence inquiries
- Respond to discovery requests, subpoenas and regulatory inquiries
- Coordinate legal requests and communications among multiple parties, both internal and external
- Draft, revise and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements
- Draft policies and procedures for various corporate and compliance functions
- Conduct legal research
- Interpret and implement applicable state and federal laws, rules and policies as they relate to the Company
- Draft and negotiate commercial real estate leases and track all aspects of lease agreements to ensure accurate documentation within a dedicated database
- Support the management and administration of the legal department
- Any additional tasks required by the legal department as need arises
- Some travel may be required
Skills & Qualifications:
- Active member of a state bar, Pennsylvania preferred
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- 2 years of experience, preferably in a mid to large-sized law firm or corporate environment
- Background in financial services, ERISA, and/or corporate law a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be highly adaptable, motivated, and efficient in a fast-paced working environment
- Must be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to take on tasks and projects as needs arise
- Must be an excellent writer, researcher, and communicator with a serious attention to detail
- An ability to problem-solve and multi-task independently
Who We Are:
EdgeCo Holdings is made up of several affiliated financial services companies, including AmericanTCS Holdings and NewEdge Capital Group. For over four decades, the EdgeCo companies have provided a suite of technology and support services to financial intermediaries and their clients, including full-service retirement plan administration, wealth management, brokerage, advisory, and trust and custody solutions.
AmericanTCS was built by a dedication to innovation, integrity, and desire to help people achieve a successful financial outcome. AmericanTCS is comprised of several subsidiary companies, divisions, and brands, including American Trust Custody, American Trust Retirement, American Trust Wealth, American Technology Automation (Pension Pro and Hub ), and FiduciaryxChange. Together, they provide industry-leading financial services to the American workforce with the mission to create financial security for all Americans. Currently, AmericanTCS has over $600 billion assets and supports over 425K retirement plans.
What We Offer:
Compensation will be comprised of a base salary and an opportunity to qualify for bonus(es) or commissions. EdgeCo Holdings' benefit package includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, PTO and 401(k) match (after applicable waiting periods).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
