Associate General Counsel – Personal Wealth Products

Empower

. Serve as lead counsel to the Personal Wealth product organization, advising on the design, development, implementation and distribution of innovative wealth offerings .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $183,600 - $266,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in wealth management, including knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and ERISA regulations, while effectively advising on product strategy and governance. Capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and providing clear guidance to senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. And Active Bar Membership15+ Years Experience In Wealth ManagementStrong Knowledge Of SEC And FINRA RegulationsExperience In Product Strategy And DevelopmentExecutive Presence And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Wealth Management Legal FrameworksReg BI ComplianceFiduciary StandardsProduct GovernanceRegulatory FilingsConflicts Of Interest ManagementEmerging Wealth ProductsInvestment Advisers Act NavigationExchange Act ComplianceERISA Compliance

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentCross-Functional InfluenceAbility To Communicate ClearlyComfort In Ambiguous Environments

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsData-Driven TechnologiesFintech Partnerships

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Retail Wealth ManagementBroker-DealerRegistered Investment Advisor (RIA)Retirement Income StrategiesDirect IndexingCryptocurrenciesStablecoinsPrediction Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead counsel to the Personal Wealth product organization, advising on the design, development, implementation and distribution of innovative wealth offerings
Partner with product, compliance, risk and business leaders from concept through launch
Coordinate across Empower’s broader legal team to deliver aligned, consistent, business-oriented guidance
Navigate the Investment Advisers Act, the Exchange Act, SEC and FINRA rules, ERISA/DOL fiduciary standards, and state laws and regulations
Advise on product structures and distribution across direct-to-consumer and advisor-led channels
Provide guidance on SEC and ERISA fiduciary obligations, Reg BI, conflicts of interest management, and client disclosures
Help shape Empower’s approach to responsible use of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies in wealth products
Support product governance, regulatory filings and client-facing materials
Advise on third-party partnerships and evolving fintech capabilities
Monitor regulatory and industry developments and translate them into practical guidance
Shape products serving millions of retirement plan participants and personal wealth clients
Partner directly with senior product and business leaders to shape product direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar membership
15+ years of experience advising retail wealth management businesses (RIA, broker-dealer, or hybrid)
Strong knowledge of wealth management legal and regulatory frameworks, including deep familiarity with SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory regimes related to duties of care, disclosure, and conflicts of interest
Exposure to emerging wealth products including direct indexing, alternatives, and retirement income strategies
Experience supporting product strategy, development and launch, ideally in a fast-paced or technology-enabled environment
Sound judgment and ability to balance legal and regulatory risk with business objectives
Comfort operating in evolving or ambiguous regulatory environments
Senior individual contributor experience with strong cross-functional influence
Executive presence and ability to communicate practical legal guidance clearly to senior business, product and legal stakeholders
Preferred: experience at integrated retirement/wealth service providers, asset managers, RIAs, broker-dealers, fintech platforms, or other scaled financial services firms
Preferred: familiarity or experience in retirement/ERISA frameworks
Preferred: familiarity with digital platforms, data-driven personalization, or fintech partnerships
Preferred: experience advising on distribution across retirement, direct-to-consumer, and advisor-led channels
Preferred: experience with product governance committees, disclosure/conflicts governance, and regulatory examinations
Preferred: familiarity with emerging retail products such as cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and prediction markets
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including CPT/OPT
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace required for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions
Reliable high-speed internet and a wired connection required for remote work
Other necessary computer equipment provided