Senior Corporate Counsel
Core
Provide sophisticated legal advice and support on corporate matters, complex contracts, strategic transactions, and intellectual property for a leading ETF sponsor.
Role type
Senior in-house corporate counsel (asset management)
Builds
Complex commercial contracts, corporate governance structures, and strategic transaction frameworks
Domain
Asset management / Financial services
Required skills
Corporate governance, complex contract negotiation, M&A and restructuring, intellectual property management, tax guidance, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Strategic partnerships, process improvement, external counsel management
Technologies
ISDA, FCM, repo, securities lending, collateral account agreements
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts including vendor, licensing, and technology agreements; Manage legal aspects of strategic transactions including acquisitions and financings; Provide guidance on organizational structure and governance; Oversee intellectual property portfolio and license negotiations; Provide tax guidance in collaboration with CFO and tax counsel; Support business development with proactive legal input
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC