The Motley Fool

Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Products

The Motley Fool$260K — $290K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of legal experience in-house or law firm, preferably in financial services
  • Expertise in investment management law and securities regulation, especially the Investment Advisers Act
  • Knowledge of consumer financial protection regulations for consumer-facing products
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-lawyers
  • Experience with AI tools and automation in regulatory contexts
  • Ability to assess risk and support business growth
  • J.D. with active state bar membership in good standing

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance on the regulatory implications of new financial products such as AI tools and ETFs
  • Advise on federal and state securities laws relevant to the company's offerings
  • Draft and file regulatory documents and compliance programs
  • Create legal disclosures, terms of service, and disclaimers for products
  • Partner with teams to address regulatory compliance on new features
  • Identify and manage risks from marketing materials and communications
  • Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes, educating stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible time off policies that encourage work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance career growth
  • Collaborative work culture focused on innovation and legal integrity
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support your work
Full Job Description
What would you do in this role?

We're looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial regulatory attorney to help guide the development, offer, and deployment of our products and services to the public, helping to shape the future of financial advice. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior leaders across Product, Operations, Technology, and Compliance to serve as the primary legal advisor on our product offerings and development decisions . Comfortable taking on new and unique challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will help us deliver trusted, tech-forward products while mitigating regulatory risk This is a high-impact role ideal for a lawyer who thrives at the intersection of innovation and regulation and can quickly assess risk, deliver pragmatic guidance, and enable responsible innovation at a rapid pace.

You will serve as the dedicated legal partner to our business colleagues throughout the full product development lifecycle - from ideation to launch and iteration - and help seamlessly integrate legal and compliance considerations into the way we build our products and services (one might say, "by design").

No two days will look the same, but here's a glimpse of what you'll tackle:
  • Provide timely, business-grounded guidance on the legal and regulatory implications of new features and product lines offered by our businesses, from AI-powered tools to ETFs to research products.
  • Advise on applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act, as they relate to the Company's products and services.
  • Draft, review and facilitate the filing of regulatory documents.
  • Work with team members and external service providers to develop and implement compliance programs for new initiatives.
  • Draft legal disclosures, terms of service, and disclaimers to accompany the Company's products and services.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on regulatory compliance and implications of new features, including AI-enabled tools and automated financial communications.
  • Help identify and manage risk arising from marketing materials, disclosures, and member-facing communications.
  • Draft and review agreements relevant to product and operation activities.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, legal risks, and regulatory shifts - and educate internal stakeholders accordingly.
What You'll Bring
  • 8+ years of legal experience with in-house and/or law firm experience (a combination of both is preferred), advising on product development within or adjacent to financial publishing, fintech, InvestTech, or other financial services environments.
  • Deep substantive and practical knowledge of investment management law, securities regulation and other applicable rules with emphasis on the Investment Advisers Act.
  • Familiarity with consumer financial protection regulations as applied to consumer-facing products and services.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate legal complexity into usable guidance for non-lawyers.
  • Direct experience advising on AI-enabled tools, automation systems, or personalization engines in a regulated context.
  • Strong business judgment and ability to balance risk mitigation with growth.
  • J.D. and active, good standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar.


Annual Pay Range

$260,000-$290,000 USD

About The Motley Fool

The Motley Fool is a financial services company that provides investment advice, stock research, and analysis. The company was founded in 1993 by brothers David and Tom Gardner and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The Motley Fool offers a range of services including stock recommendations, investment planning, and personal finance advice. The company has a strong online presence and is known for its irreverent and humorous approach to investing.
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