VP, Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Transactions

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We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished VP, Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will involve providing comprehensive legal advice and support across various business units, focusing on commercial transactions including technology licensing. The attorney in this role must possess significant subject matter expertise in the areas of technology and vendor management risk, data usage and cybersecurity, and will be responsible for leveraging this expertise to work independently and harmoniously as part of the Commercial Transactions group to provide legal advice and transactional support to the firm in its distribution and use of a wide variety of third-party products and services.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to senior management and various business units on a broad range of commercial matters.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements, including vendor agreements, client agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.
* Monitor and analyze new and evolving laws and regulations related to commercial transactions and impacting the financial services industry.
* Manage and oversee external counsel on specialized legal matters.
* Establish and maintain an organized process and workflow for the review and negotiation of commercial agreements with third parties.

* Develop positive cross-departmental working relationships to maintain an open environment for collaboration, risk identification and escalation.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
* Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
* Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, with a preference for experience gained within either the financial services and/or technology/software industry.

Core Competencies:

* The attorney must be well-versed in technology and customer licensing as well as adept in privacy, risk and regulatory issues in the commercial transactions space.
* Excellent analytical, drafting, research, and problem-solving skills.
* Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Strong process orientation to manage contract workflows.

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Pay Range:

$168,611.00 - $281,087.00
 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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