Regulatory Counsel
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for a highly engaged candidate with a passion for all things broker-dealer to join our legal organization.
You will, under the direction of the Payments and Regulatory Counsel:
Provide legal and regulatory advice on our products to members of the Counsel team and business partners on the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Investment Company Act, including SEC and FINRA broker-dealer rules, and anti-money laundering obligations
Advise on legal, regulatory, and industry requirements for payments and related financial services activities
Summarize and analyze impact of new applicable rules and regulations
Identify risk areas and develop systems and procedures to manage and reduce them
Handle regulatory inquiries from the SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory authorities
Balance risks and business reward
Qualifications
You Have:
6+ years experience at a law firm (with broker-dealer advisory experience), financial services regulatory agency, exchange or broker-dealer
Experience with FinTech, payment and banking issues
Experience handling regulatory and enforcement matters and prior relationships with relevant regulators at the SEC, FINRA, and other relevant state and federal agencies
High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
JD and an active membership and good standing with the California Bar or New York Bar
The interview process will include a phone screen with a recruiter and hiring manager and then a video interview with members on the legal team.
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible time off
- Learning and Development resources