Associate Legal Counsel

Envestnet is seeking a highly motivated Associate Legal Counsel looking for an opportunity to develop their career in-house in the financial technology and wealth management field. This is a hybrid role, with in-office work required at our Raleigh, NC office location.

Envestnet is transforming the way financial advice and wellness are delivered. Our mission is to empower advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions, and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone. 

Since our founding 20 years ago, we are fully vested in helping people live an intelligent financial life. If you love the idea of working in a Fintech company with the environment and excitement of a start-up where you are making everyday impact - then read on.  

Job Summary: 

We are looking for a dedicated Associate Legal Counsel with a strong work ethic and attention to detail to work on commercial service agreements from our Raleigh office. The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity, minimize probability of exposure, demonstrate dependability and be willing to commit to working from the office at least three days a week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating financial technology service agreements and investment adviser agreements, as well as non-disclosure, vendor, statements of work and other similar agreements.
  
• Maintaining contract and terms of service templates.
  
• Working closely with senior attorneys and other teams to achieve firm-wide strategic initiatives and goals.
  
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulation and contract terms.
  
• Supporting Envestnet's established corporate business practices, policies, internal controls and procedures designed to create value or minimize risk.
  
• Adherence to and application of Envestnet legal, compliance, risk, business continuity and administrative policy within the role and department(s) including the timely completion of training & awareness, affirmations and testing as requested. 
  
• As part of the responsibilities for this role, you will understand and readily support Envestnet's established corporate business practices, policies, internal controls and procedures designed to create value or minimize risk.
  

Required Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
  
• Member in good standing of a state bar.
  
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
  
• Ability to understand business needs and requirements. 
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 0.5 to 2 years of legal experience in Fintech SaaS contract drafting and negotiation.
  
• Experience in the areas of data security, privacy regulation, RIA/BD/ERISA regulation or financial services experience a plus.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  
• Willingness and capacity to learn new and evolving regulatory fields.
  

About Us: 

Envestnet is a leading independent provider of technology‐enabled investment and practice management solutions to financial advisors who are independent, as well as those who are associated with small or mid‐sized financial advisory firms and larger financial institutions. Envestnet's technology is focused on addressing financial advisors' front, middle, and back‐office needs while leveraging our platform to grow their businesses and expand client relationships.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.

Why Choose Envestnet: 

• Be a member of a leading financial services and products innovation company 
  
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
  
  • Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
    
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
    
  • 401K – Company Match
    
  • Annual Bonus Incentives
    
  • Parental Stipend 
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    
  • Student Debt Program
    
  • Charitable Match 
    
  • Wellness Program
    
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
  

Envestnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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