Assistant General Counsel

Atomic Invest

. Serve as a legal point of contact for internal teams, fielding requests and providing timely guidance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal operations within the fintech and financial services sectors. Proficient in coordinating legal submissions and enhancing contract management processes while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law School5 To 7+ Years Of Experience In Corporate Legal Department Or Law FirmSubstantive Knowledge In Fintech, Brokerage, Investment Advisory, Banking, Payments, Crypto, Or Financial ServicesExperience In Commercial Contracts, Mergers And Acquisitions, And Litigation/DisputesFamiliarity With Contract And Vendor Management Databases

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Hard Skills

Commercial Contracts NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceLegal Operations ManagementDocument Preparation For Regulatory SubmissionsContract Review Against Standardized ChecklistsDispute ManagementLegal Analysis PreparationProcess Improvement ImplementationCross-Border TransactionsEmployment Law Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedSound JudgmentAbility To Manage Multiple MattersIndependent Work Capability

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management DatabasesCLM ProgramsSpreadsheetsPowerPointData AnalyticsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

FintechBrokerageInvestment AdvisoryBankingPaymentsCryptoFinancial ServicesBroker-Dealer RegulationRIA RegulationCorporate Governance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a legal point of contact for internal teams, fielding requests and providing timely guidance
Assist with regulatory projects and special initiatives, including international regulatory filings, mergers and acquisitions, and applications for new permissions and activities
Coordinate document preparation for regulatory submissions, including notarization, apostille, exhibit assembly, and formatting
Provide backup to the General Counsel across all legal functions
Negotiate and review commercial contracts with partners, including master agreements and order forms
Manage routine contract negotiations end-to-end and escalate non-standard terms or high-risk issues
Review contracts against standardized checklists covering payment terms, exit clauses, reserve provisions, and enforcement mechanisms
Track and document modifications to standard contract terms
Handle day-to-day dispute management, demand letters, and pre-litigation matters
Manage lower-complexity employment matters and coordinate with outside counsel when needed
Track and respond to litigation deadlines, discovery requests, and regulatory inquiries
Prepare legal analyses for the risk committee
Maintain, improve, and expand the Ivo vendor and contract management database
Develop automated reports on auto-renewal dates, termination windows, and other contract metrics
Partner with Compliance to align vendor due diligence workflows with the contract database
Identify and implement process improvements to increase legal-function efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
5 to 7+ years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or a mix of both
Substantive knowledge and prior experience in one or more of fintech, brokerage, investment advisory, banking, payments, crypto, or financial services
Experience in at least two areas among commercial contracts, broker-dealer or investment advisor regulation, legal operations, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, litigation/disputes, privacy, employment, and corporate governance
Familiarity with contract and vendor management databases and CLM programs
Comfortable working independently and exercising sound judgment on when to escalate
Ability to manage multiple matters and workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills for working cross-functionally with non-legal stakeholders
Highly organized with the ability to develop and maintain standardized processes and checklists
Familiarity with international regulatory filings and cross-border compliance requirements
Knowledge of broker-dealer, RIA, or investment company regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in spreadsheets, PowerPoint, data analytics, and AI is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first work arrangement
Mentorship by the General Counsel
Exposure to commercial transactions, regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, legal operations, cross-border transactions, disputes, privacy, and corporate governance
Opportunity to further develop as a well-rounded in-house lawyer