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Farther · 3 days ago

Legal Counsel

Dallas, TX

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology to deliver a tailored wealth management experience. The Legal Counsel will provide critical support in vendor and technology transactions, as well as employment law and recruiting support, directly impacting the legal operations as the company scales.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions across all departments

Advise Product and Marketing teams on contractual risk mitigation and vendor relationship management

Develop and implement contract templates and vendor management protocols to streamline legal processes

Support negotiations on AI-driven technology agreements and emerging fintech legal issues

Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements

Advise Human Resources and Recruiting teams on employment law compliance, hiring practices, and performance management

Support internal workplace investigations and employee relations issues across the organization

Develop and maintain employee handbook policies aligned with state and federal requirements

Provide ongoing employment law guidance and process documentation

Advise on litigation matters involving investment adviser representatives and restrictive covenant disputes nationwide

Support litigation management and coordination with outside counsel relationships

Provide legal analysis on restrictive covenant enforceability across different states

Support paralegal management and legal department workflow optimization

Advise on document management needs and support implementation of new systems

Support Form ADV filings, regulatory disclosures, and SEC/FINRA compliance requirements

Assist with corporate governance matters and corporate records maintenance

Conduct ongoing legal research on securities laws, data privacy regulations, and emerging fintech issues

Qualification

Vendor contracts negotiationEmployment law complianceSaaS agreementsLegal researchFintech regulationsRestrictive covenantsCorporate governanceParalegal managementProblem-solving skillsWork independently