Regulatory Counsel Position Available In [Unknown county], Florida

The individual in this position is primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all contracts related to ACA Group’s subsidiary broker dealers and other contracts, including complex and sophisticated agreements. The individual in this position also is responsible for handling a variety of complex regulatory and compliance matters and assisting the Legal Department with a variety of projects across a range of areas and will be integral to the efficient operation of the Legal Department. This role can be based in one of our office locations on a hybrid schedule or a remote location will also be considered. What you’ll do: Draft, review, and negotiate all contracts related to ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers Research and provide legal advice to ACA business regarding broker-dealer and mutual fund distribution, including related regulatory and compliance issues
Communicate and interact with ACA clients, outside counsel, service providers, and others regarding contract terms and conditions and other information
Keep abreast of regulatory developments that impact ACA’s subsidiary broker-dealers and update contracts and related policies accordingly
Supervise, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to junior colleagues
Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives To Qualify for the role, you will have: Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction
Five to seven prior years legal experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house setting; experience in a broker-dealer, mutual fund, financial services, investment firm, or regulatory agency strongly preferred
Significant experience negotiating complex agreements with large, sophisticated counterparties, including major financial institutions and top-tier law firms. Ideally, you’ll also have: Strong knowledge of the FINRA rules and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Working knowledge of mutual fund distribution. Skills and Attributes for

Success:

Solid drafting, review, and negotiation skills Demonstrated professional integrity Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Strong oral and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet Required Licenses and Certification(s) Licensed in at least one jurisdiction What working at ACA offers: We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.