10+ years of experience in corporate/governance and securities regulatory work at a top law firm or public financial services/fintech company
Deep expertise in the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Hands-on experience with broker-dealer regulation and SEC/FINRA compliance
Public company experience with periodic reporting and governance
Substantial M&A experience, including leading transactions from structuring to closing
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for corporate and transactional documents
J.D. and active membership in at least one state bar
Responsibilities
Advise on general corporate matters, including governance and commercial transactions
Support public company governance and reporting, including Exchange Act filings
Provide securities law advice on capital markets transactions
Lead M&A activity from deal structuring to post-closing integration
Advise on SEC and FINRA regulatory matters for broker-dealer and marketplace businesses
Partner with senior leadership on strategic securities law initiatives
Manage outside counsel and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Monitor legal developments affecting public companies and digital asset securities
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for select plans
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
11 observed holidays and a PTO plan
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Continuing education reimbursement
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a versatile corporate lawyer with a deep securities law background to join Figure's Legal team. Figure is a leading, Nasdaq-listed financial technology company using blockchain to transform financial services, and our Legal team sits at the center of the company's most consequential work: public company governance, capital markets activity, M&A, and novel securities initiatives spanning our lending, marketplace, and digital asset businesses. You will be equally comfortable running day-to-day corporate matters, leading M&A transactions, and advising at the frontier of securities law, including broker-dealer regulation. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will work directly with Figure's CEO and senior executive team on high-priority securities initiatives.
What You'll Do
Advise on the full range of general corporate matters, including entity governance, subsidiary management, corporate approvals, board and committee resolutions, and commercial transactions
Support public company governance and reporting, including Exchange Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 compliance, insider trading policy administration (including 10b5-1 plans), and board and audit committee support
Provide securities law advice on capital markets transactions, including registered offerings, shelf registrations, private placements, and equity plan matters
Lead the company's M&A activity end to end, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, closing, and post-closing integration
Advise Figure's broker-dealer and marketplace businesses on SEC and FINRA regulatory matters, including registration, ongoing compliance, examinations, and interactions with regulators
Partner with senior leadership, including Figure's founder, on strategic securities law initiatives, including the application of federal securities laws to blockchain-native products, tokenized securities, and other novel structures
Manage outside counsel efficiently and coordinate cross-functional execution with Finance, Compliance, Capital Markets, and Product teams
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies, broker-dealers, and digital asset securities, and translate them into practical guidance for the business
What We Look For
10+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house at a public financial services or fintech company, with substantial time spent on both corporate/governance and securities regulatory work
Deep subject matter expertise in the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940
Hands-on experience with broker-dealer regulation, including SEC and FINRA rules, registration, and compliance; experience at the SEC or FINRA a plus
Public company experience, including periodic reporting, disclosure judgment, and board/committee governance
Substantial M&A experience, including leading acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic investments through structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing
Comfort operating in ambiguity and applying established securities frameworks to novel products, including blockchain and digital asset structures
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across corporate and transactional documents
Sound, practical judgment and the ability to deliver clear, decisive advice to senior executives under time pressure
J.D. and membership in good standing with at least one state bar
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to own, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously
Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures.
Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes.
Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.
Salary
Base Compensation Range: $227,700 - $341,550/yr
25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
Company equity in the form of RSUs
This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
11 observed holidays and PTO plan
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Continuing education reimbursement
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About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that provides home equity loans and other financial services. The company was founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney, a former CEO of the online lending platform, SoFi. Figure's platform uses blockchain technology to streamline the loan application process and reduce costs. The company has raised over $225 million in funding and has partnerships with several major financial institutions, including Jefferies and WSFS Bank. Figure was named one of the 50 most innovative fintech companies in the world by Forbes in 2019.
