Associate General Counsel

ACA Compliance Group • MD, US • 3d ago

The Opportunity:

The individual in this position is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the ACA Group Legal Department as well as advising other departments on a broad range of legal matters. The individual in this position is also responsible for preserving ACA’s reputation for integrity and providing timely, pragmatic legal and business solutions that support ACA in an effective and compliant manner.

What you’ll do:

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses

Lead and manage all litigation matters, including strategy development, case management, and working with outside counsel

Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding litigation exposure, risks, and recommended actions

Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical solutions aligned with business needs

Oversee the efficient and effective drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents

Provide immediate and direct legal support to all of ACA on a variety of day-to-day business matters, including employment, privacy, and international matters

Assist with the management of ACA’s corporate governance matters

Oversee the drafting, review, and updating of and compliance with internal ACA policies

Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

Oversight, management, and monitoring of confidentiality and privacy-related matters

To qualify for the role, you must have:

Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction

Ten years’ prior experience, including both a law firm setting and in-house

Strong litigation background

Skills and attributes for success:

Excellent drafting, review, and negotiation skills

Demonstrated professional integrity

Strong ability to first-chair contract negotiations

Ability to supervise, lead and motivate others

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

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Experience in a combination of corporate, securities, transactional and/or investment management matters preferred

FINRA experience or familiarity strongly preferred

Proven ability to support diverse legal needs

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.

Salary Range: $165K - 250K Base