Senior US Securities Counsel
July 21
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
Description
• Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock of pre-IPO companies. • Provide expert legal counsel while supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our marketplace business. • Advise the business on a wide range of complex US securities law matters, particularly private placements, funds, FINRA compliance, and broker-dealer regulatory matters. • Become the in-house expert in providing ongoing advice and guidance on new or evolving regulatory requirements or risks impacting the company’s securities business. • Draft, review, maintain and advise on transactional legal documents, including customer agreements, fee-related agreements, letters of intent, subscription agreements, side letters, etc.
Requirements
• JD or LLB, and license to practice law in at least one state. • 5+ years of relevant legal experience at a top US law firm or corporate in-house setting. • Experience advising fintech companies or financial institutions, such as investment banks, private funds, exchanges or trading platforms, or broker-dealers/intermediaries. • Resourcefulness and the ability to solve difficult problems. • Ability to communicate priorities and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders and build constructive high-trust relationships across teams and functions. • A track record of sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations. • Nice to have: Experience in a tech start-up, high-growth company, private equity or venture capital fund. • FINRA Series 14, 6, 63, and/or 24. • Experience dealing with a relevant regulator (FINRA, SEC, OSC). • Experience with cross-border securities transactions. • In-house legal experience in a publicly traded company.
Benefits
• Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and contribution. • Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan. • Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums and a health spending account. • An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events. • Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles. • Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team. • Sponsorship, immigration and relocation for exceptional candidates.
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