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Part-Time Corporate Counsel
Long-Term Stock Exchange
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United States
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
About Us
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact through your work? Join us at the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE). We are an SEC-registered national securities exchange designed to promote fair and orderly markets, as well as help long-term focused companies get the credit they deserve. We are an innovative business ecosystem dedicated to reimagining the role of capital markets for a more equitable and sustainable future.
At LTSE, we work with companies to identify long-term investors that will value their efforts to prioritize sustainable, long-term growth. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to leverage your diverse background and skills toward a compelling mission that delivers tangible results. By supporting businesses in creating multi-stakeholder value, we generate a positive ripple effect that benefits communities, employees, and beyond.Founded by Eric Ries, a visionary entrepreneur and creator of the Lean Startup methodology, LTSE offers a unique and rewarding environment where you can contribute to building a better future for all. Apply today.
The Role
The part-time Corporate Counsel will immediately make an impact on the day-to-day operations of LTSE. Specifically, they will support LTSE’s General Counsel with a broad range of legal matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting with compliance management, researching legal risks, guiding management on legal issues, advising the team on various corporate legal processes, and taking on additional projects. This part-time, permanent position will typically work 10 hours per week, with the ability to flex up to 20 hours per week as needed.
Note: Due to business needs, we will only be considering candidates who reside in Central or Eastern US time zones.
Responsibilities
- Contract drafting and review
- Advising on compliance related matters, and assisting with the development of policies and procedures to maintain compliance
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Communicating legal issues and risks to senior management and other stakeholders
- Conducting legal research on a project basis
- Support with Corporate Secretary responsibilities as needed (minutes, drafting consents, etc.)
- Keeping abreast of legal developments and regulatory changes that may impact the company
Required Skills and Abilities
- Licensed and in good standing in the state you'll be working from
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Impeccable judgement
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally
- You're equally capable of assessing the big picture and accomplishing tactical work
Education and Experience
- 5-8 years of law firm and in-house experience.
- Ideally you have experience working in a startup environment and in disruptive industries. You work well in ambiguous situations, effectively manage shifting priorities, and quickly make decisions to keep the business moving forward.
- A wide range of legal knowledge across multiple areas of law, such as corporate law, compliance, and employment law.
- Demonstrated ability serving as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience directing outside counsel.
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment. Experience in the financial services industry, specifically for a nationally regulated securities exchange, is a plus.
LTSE's Compensation Philosophy
LTSE is focused on supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and creating a new standard for how other companies should reward their employees. In order to support equitable pay and ensure there’s no bias in our compensation process, our philosophy is based on the work being performed. To determine the compensation for the role, we use a data-driven, blended rate approach to ensure we are paying competitively among our peers by benchmarking to companies of similar size and stage and hire at the 50th percentile (midpoint) of the salary range.
Compensation for this role is benchmarked at a rate of $120 per hour.
Benefits
Some benefits may only be available for full-time employees. Please check with your recruiter to find out which benefits you are eligible for.
- Drive Innovation. Make an impact working with a mission-driven company that shares your desire to create a new kind of public market.
- Meet Great People. Work with skilled, committed, and supportive teammates, that have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Achieve Balance. Enjoy the LTSE commitment to a sustainable remote-first work environment, including a flexible vacation policy that requires full-time team members to take a minimum of four weeks vacation per year.
- Prioritize Health. Take charge of your health with rich medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits. 100% of employee costs are sponsored by LTSE and there is a small, fixed employee contributions for dependent costs.
- Focus on Family. All new parents receive up to 4 months of caregiver leave including 8 weeks of full salary continuation, all while keeping your full company-sponsored benefits for up to the full 4 months.
- Foster Growth. Receive up to $1500 annually towards continuing education and development.
- Invest in Savings. Enroll in our 401k program offered through Human Interest, and other benefit programs offered through Gusto.
- Give Back Donate to organizations of your choice and LTSE will match up to $600 per year.
- Get Started. Launch quickly with your company provided laptop, cell phone reimbursement, and $500 home-office stipend.
LTSE offers remote employment to candidates who reside in select states.
LTSE is committed to championing the inclusion of women and underrepresented employees at the earliest stages of the company’s life. We believe that inclusion is a team effort, and every team member is expected to participate in building a welcoming and representative culture.
LTSE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.
We enthusiastically work to make our application and interview processes accessible for candidates with disabilities.