Legal Counsel

The Role

As our second legal hire reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll provide critical support in two high-volume areas: vendor and technology transactions, and employment law & recruiting support. As Farther scales toward Series D—onboarding $9 billion in new wealth advisors in H1 2026—your work will directly impact how we structure legal operations.

Your Impact

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions across all departments
• Advise Product and Marketing teams on contractual risk mitigation and vendor relationship management
• Develop and implement contract templates and vendor management protocols to streamline legal processes
• Support negotiations on AI-driven technology agreements and emerging fintech legal issues
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
• Advise Human Resources and Recruiting teams on employment law compliance, hiring practices, and performance management
• Support internal workplace investigations and employee relations issues across the organization
• Develop and maintain employee handbook policies aligned with state and federal requirements
• As Farther onboards $9 billion in wealth advisors in H1 2026, provide ongoing employment law guidance and process documentation
• Advise on litigation matters involving investment adviser representatives and restrictive covenant disputes nationwide
• Support litigation management and coordination with outside counsel relationships
• Provide legal analysis on restrictive covenant enforceability across different states
• Support paralegal management and legal department workflow optimization
• Advise on document management needs and support implementation of new systems
• Support Form ADV filings, regulatory disclosures, and SEC/FINRA compliance requirements
• Assist with corporate governance matters and corporate records maintenance
• Conduct ongoing legal research on securities laws, data privacy regulations, and emerging fintech issues

The Ideal Match

• JD from a top law school with 2-3+ years of relevant legal experience (or equivalent at high-growth tech/fintech)
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with direction
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and employment agreements
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

Bonus Points

• Experience at a top-tier law firm (Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins caliber)
• Background in wealth management, fintech, or venture-backed companies
• Knowledge of RIA regulations, SEC compliance, or employment law
• Familiarity with restrictive covenant litigation or M&A transactions
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools for legal research and contract analysis

Why Join Us

• Competitive comp package that rewards impact
• Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech
• Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup
• Chart your own growth path as we expand
• Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
• Unlimited PTO

Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!