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California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$10,852/mo - $15,325/mo

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is a state agency focused on protecting consumers and overseeing financial service providers. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and approving securities applications, conducting public hearings, and developing policies related to investor protection and emerging financial technologies.

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Responsibilities

Reviewing and approving complex and sensitive securities applications

Conducting public fairness hearings on securities transactions and issuing decisions in fairness hearings

Resolving compliance violations under the securities laws

Assisting in the promulgation of regulations

Assisting with the study of investment risks

Researching and drafting opinions

Developing and updating standards for the review of securities offerings and investor protection

Contributing to policy development for existing and emerging investment products and services

Monitoring emerging markets for digital assets and other novel investment products and services

Recommending principled oversight of market entrants

Advising and assisting stakeholders on securities-related matters

Coordinating with stakeholders

Monitoring changes to corporate laws, securities laws, and capital markets in the state

Updating management on trends and risks related to investing and capital raising in this state

Qualification

California Bar LicenseSecurities RegulationLegal ResearchPolicy DevelopmentCompliance AnalysisStakeholder CoordinationPublic SpeakingTeam Collaboration

Required

The State Bar of California License

Verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency for foreign education

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically)

Resume is required and must be included

Benefits

Benefit packages

Competitive salary

A robust training program

Opportunities for advancement

Company

California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions, fostering innovation for new products and services entering the market.

Founded in 2013