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SoFi · 13 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel, Invest

SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank that is transforming personal finance. They are seeking an attorney to advise on matters related to SoFi's SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, including product development, regulatory compliance, and legal guidance on securities law.

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Responsibilities

Advise the business on matters pertaining to SoFi’s SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, including the development, launch, and maintenance of products, marketing, disclosures and regulatory risk assessment and mitigation
Provide legal guidance on securities law, SEC regulations, FINRA rules and applicable state securities laws
Partner with business and compliance teams to implement controls and governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and supervisory processes
Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements with vendors, financial infrastructure and service providers supporting the SoFi Invest platform
Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments affecting broker-dealers and investment advisors, and advise on related business impacts
Assist in the development of customer terms and disclosures
Handle arbitrations brought by Invest customers
Other assignments on an ad hoc basis

Qualification

Securities lawSEC regulationsFINRA rulesBroker-dealer regulationsInvestment adviser regulationsLegal draftingJudgmentIn-house counsel experienceCommunication skills

Required

JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
4 to 6 years of experience, ideally at a major law firm or in-house legal department
Experience with broker-dealer and investment adviser regulatory frameworks, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Investment Advisers Act and FINRA rules
You should be an intellectually curious self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and sound judgment

Preferred

In-house counsel experience with a self-directed retail brokerage

Company

SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.

H1B Sponsorship

SoFi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.25B
Key Investors
Fortress Investment GroupPGIMQatar Investment Authority
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-07-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B

Leadership Team

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Anthony Noto
CEO
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Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
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