Senior Counsel, Advice and Brokerage

Overview

Join a great place to work with Mission Square, a financial services corporation with approximately $79 billion in assets under management and administration and over 600 employees. Founded in 1972, Mission Square is dedicated to the retirement needs of public sector employees. We focus on delivering results-oriented retirement and retiree health savings plans, education, investment options, personalized guidance, and related services to public sector participants in more than 9,200 plans and nearly 2 million participant accounts.

We strive to make the administration of retirement programs as easy and cost-effective as possible. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining Mission Square.

The Senior Counsel, Advice and Brokerage will support Mission Square’s broker-dealer and investment advisory offerings and strategic initiatives. The attorney will be a senior subject matter expert on rules and regulations impacting broker-dealers and investment advisers and will partner with departments throughout the firm to support and grow the business in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. or may be remote.

• Provide pragmatic advice on legal and regulatory issues relevant to a wide variety of broker-dealer and investment advisory matters and offerings, including wrap fee programs, financial planning, managed accounts, and self-directed brokerage.

• Draft and advise on regulatory disclosure documents and policies and procedures.

• Work cross departmentally to ensure regulatory compliance and to implement business priorities.

• Draft and negotiate contracts impacting Mission Square’s business.

• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments impacting brokerage and investment advisory offerings, and communicate within Legal and cross-departmentally.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctor and active bar admission.

• Minimum 8 years of securities law experience, with a focus on retail broker-dealer and investment advisory services. Position title to be commensurate with experience.

• Strong mastery of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA rules.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and able to distill complex legal concepts for business partners.

• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

• Relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across teams.

• Competitive Total Rewards package
  , including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance

• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education

• Professional and career development opportunities
  , including courses and certifications

• Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health

• Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement

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As a company, Mission Square is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.