Senior Counsel / Broker Dealer Compliance Officer
The candidate will provide continuing legal counsel to members of executive management pertaining to broker-dealer regulations and the rules of various exchanges, with a working knowledge of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Will respond to state or SEC inquiries, examinations, audits or allegations of sales practice violations as required. Conduct and oversee the required registration processes and the filing of required regulatory (notice) filings. Legal review of brochures and marketing materials for broker dealer operation. Day-to-day compliance and operational issues arising under the securities laws in general and the '40 Investment Advisers Act in particular. Risk-management audits and assessment of compliance, risk and related operational matters. Collaborate and partner with other in-house attorneys within the company to successfully complete tasks within the Company's core business areas. Design and implementation for broker dealer operation of asset management / investment advisory compliance manuals, policies and procedures. Prepare consent letters to clients and third-party service providers. Participate in the development of corporate policies, procedures and programs as it pertains to broker regualti0n and various exchanges, as well as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Assume responsibility for ensuring that the Company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Participate in selecting, managing, and evaluating outside counsel. Coordinate information and communication between executive staff counsel. Develop contracts and other documents for the benefit of the company, Drafting of investment advisory/management agreements and contracts. Review contracts for accuracy and legal compliance. Provide feedback to the executive team regarding content and applicability of contracts.
The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, J.D. degree and admission to the Colorado Bar (or admission to the Bar of another jurisdiction and the ability to obtain admission to the Colorado Bar within 6 months, and/or ability to obtain single client licensure). Must have 6+ years of experience in the practice of law, preferably both with law firms as well as in-house, with a concentration of experience in the financial services sector, although preference will be given to attorneys with more substantial experience. Knowledge of and/or exposure to the mortgage industry is preferred. Familiarity with broker-dealer regulations and the rules of various exchanges, as well as an understanding of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is required.
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