
Senior Legal Counsel OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. OneDigital is currently seeking an attorney to support its Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) in handling legal matters and responding to legal inquiries for a rapidly growing registered investment advisory firm and its related financial services entities.. Create and maintain template client agreements for fiduciary and non-fiduciary services offered by the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and/or related financial services entities. . Provide legal support on a variety of matters as needed, including, but not limited to, contract review and negotiation, complaint investigation, privacy and data sharing, intellectual property, brand marketing, and mergers and acquisitions. . Support litigation and dispute resolution processes, working closely with the CCO, Corporate Counsel and/or Outside Counsel. . Provide prompt, clear and concise legal counsel to the CCO, Senior Leadership, Corporate Counsel and applicable practice line leaders. . Identify and mitigate legal risks affecting the RIA and/or related financial services entities, providing strategic advice to the CCO and other members of Senior Leadership. . Assist Corporate Counsel, as necessary, with corporate governance matters and business registration and licensing. . Assist the CCO and/or Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in responding to requests for information from internal and external sources. . Prepare applications for insurance for the RIA and/or related financial services entities, including, but not limited to, errors and omissions insurance (E&O) and fidelity bond(s), and be responsible for managing and coordinating the process from start to finish. . Stay current on relevant regulations, legal developments and industry best practices affecting registered investment advisers, registered broker-dealers, and retirement plan service providers and provide regular updates, guidance and/or legal training to the Compliance Department, Senior Leadership and relevant practice groups. . Collaborate with the Compliance Department, Corporate Counsel and/or Senior Leadership to innovate processes that improve efficiency or bring economies of scale to the RIA and/or related financial services entities. . Perform other assignments and/or duties as may be assigned by the CCO or Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (e.g., ad hoc special projects). . Qualifications. Strong understanding of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA / Regulation S-P). . Ability to quickly gain an understanding of existing contractual relationships; service offerings and business lines; corporate vision, goals and objectives; and legal/corporate non-negotiables and effectively incorporate such into Incumbent’s duties and responsibilities. . Ability to effectively draft, negotiate and interpret contracts. . Ability to provide legal counsel, devise legal solutions, and/or draft and negotiate agreements that further corporate vision, goals and/or objectives and reduce the risk of financial liability/loss and/or negative publicity. . Ability to perform comprehensive legal research and effectively analyze the legal implications of various business options based on such research. . Ability to interpret the impact of new laws on the operations of and/or services offered by the RIA and/or related financial services entities. . Ability to clearly and concisely articulate and present ideas, opinions, and information, orally and in writing. . Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others and maintain a professional and objective demeanor even during adversarial and/or confrontational situations. . Have a high attention to detail. . Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively, including the ability to adjust priorities in response to unanticipated events. . Have a strong understanding of fiduciary governance principles. . Routinely take a collaborative approach to problem-solving. . Ability to work effectively and autonomously with minimum supervision. . Ability to work efficiently and quickly while maintaining good work product. . Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues in accordance with Incumbent’s professional ethics obligations as a member of a State Bar. . Self-motivated with a commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity. . Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. . Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing business and technology environment. . Have a continual learner mentality. . Requirements. Degree: Must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA Accredited Law School. . Licenses: Admitted, in good standing, to the State Bar of at least one State. . Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience providing counsel with respect to the Advisers Act, ERISA, and state and federal privacy regulations. . Prior experience providing counsel with respect to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA regulations, the USA PATRIOT Act, state insurance regulations, and/or mergers and acquisitions a plus. . Benefits. The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. . Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. . In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. . We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. . You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.