Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer, Derivative Path

• This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is both a strategic thinker and willing to dive into the details of everyday legal and compliance tasks, contributing to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company while helping shape our legal and compliance framework
• Juris Doctor (JD) with active state bar license to practice law
• 4+ years of experience as an attorney, preferably at a technology or SaaS company and/or a law firm, with a focus on negotiating and managing contracts, corporate governance, business matters, and regulatory affairs
• Ability to independently apply logical reasoning to complex issues and provide clear, actionable solutions that are grounded in application of applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment and manage competing priorities
• A proactive individual who can work independently, take ownership of tasks, and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with modern legal tech tools and systems
• Added bonus if you have a familiarity with financial markets, swaps, payments, foreign exchange, and/or applying CFTC regulations is highly desirable
• Experience with managing SaaS contracts a major plus

• We are searching for a talented and motivated Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer to join our Legal and Compliance team, reporting directly to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer
• You will play a key role in providing legal counsel and compliance expertise to the company, focusing on contracts with our customers, vendors and partners, corporate governance, and regulatory matters
• You will be expected to work autonomously, apply strong legal reasoning, and solve problems efficiently in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Provide timely and effective legal advice on a wide range of issues, including contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Assist in the interpretation and application of financial regulations, including CFTC and NFA regulations and other regulatory frameworks. Perform surveillance activities
• Proven ability to utilize strong legal analysis and logical reasoning to issue spot legal risks and develop effective solutions on the fly and independently
• Independently draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and partners
• Advise the executive team and all staff on matters related to corporate governance and best practices
• Work closely with various teams, including finance, operations, and product, to provide legal and compliance guidance that supports business goals
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves and assist with routine legal and compliance tasks, contributing to the overall success of the company

• Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
• 40 hours of sick time
• 18 days of PTO
• Hybrid work environment within the US
• Paid parental leave
• 401K matching at 3%
• Competitive health benefits including HSA and FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability

Total funding: $35m

Derivative trading often proves unattainable for many organizations due to barriers like limited access, complex compliance regulations, and intricate hedge accounting procedures. Derivative Path effectively addresses these challenges through its capital markets platform.