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Senior Assistant General Counsel

LocationBoston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C.; or New York, NY
SetupHybrid
LevelSenior
Posted9m ago
Legal

Quick answer

Social Finance is hiring a hybrid Senior Assistant General Counsel in various US office locations paying $165k-$195k to provide legal oversight for impact investing, fund development, and regulatory compliance.

Role
Senior Assistant General Counsel
Organization
Social Finance
Location
Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C.; or New York, NY
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Compensation
$165,000 - $195,000 base salary plus an annual bonus (typically 5-10%)
Category
Legal

The role

Social Finance is hiring a Senior Assistant General Counsel to join their five-person legal team and support their innovative work in impact investing and advisory services. The role involves managing complex transactional work, fund formation, and regulatory compliance while acting as a strategic partner to various internal teams. The position requires a collaborative legal professional capable of navigating ambiguity and contributing to organizational growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What you'll do

  • Advise deal teams from initial structuring to negotiation of financing and outcome-contingent agreements.
  • Draft and execute entity formation agreements for impact investment special purpose vehicles.
  • Manage the organization's RIA compliance program, including policy development and regulatory filings.
  • Provide legal due diligence for prospective investments and lead investor agreement negotiations.
  • Support corporate governance for the nonprofit parent and its subsidiaries.

What it takes

  • J.D. degree and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm or in-house.
  • Experience in fund structures, capital markets, structured finance, or regulatory compliance.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal risks to non-legal audiences.
  • Commitment to an inclusive team culture and ability to manage competing priorities.

What you'll bring

Corporate Transactional LawFund FormationInvestment Adviser RegulationLegal Due DiligenceCorporate GovernanceContract Negotiation

How we treat you

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan with employer match, short-term/long-term/life insurance, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursements, paid parental leave, annual professional development budget, and paid vacation/holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a remote role?

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance at least two days per week, with offices located in Boston, San Francisco, Austin, Washington, D.C., and New York.

What is the compensation for this position?

The starting base salary is $165,000 - $195,000, and employees are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus typically ranging between 5-10%.

What kind of legal experience is required?

Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience, ideally including a mix of fund formation, corporate transactional work, or investment adviser regulatory compliance.

How do I apply for this job?

Interested candidates should submit their resume in PDF format; please note that a cover letter is not required for this application.

How to apply

Apply directly on Social Finance's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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