Corporate Counsel

Compliance and Due Diligence

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Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Marketing

Sales

Communications

Requirements

Licensed attorney
Working at least 1-2 years at a law firm or startup handling corporate transactional matters (NOT LITIGATION) who is experienced with securities offerings, M&A transactions, basic corporate attorney at a firm
Looking to have a better work/life balance with no billable hours, work from home, remote flexibility
Growing legal team with opportunities in the future in different fields
REQUIRED: Juris Doctor from an ABA law school
REQUIRED: post JD work experience at a law firm and/or in-house
REQUIRED: Bar license in at least one state / ability to register as in-house counsel
REQUIRED: Prior corporate or startup legal background (work or educational)
REQUIRED: Understanding of corporate structure, securities, formation, etc. (C-Corps vs. LLC's ; stock vs membership interests)
REQUIRED: Experience preparing or reviewing corporate legal documents (articles of incorporation, operating agreements, etc.)
Strong interest in capital raising, crowdfunding, and working with startups
Desire to work in a startup environment (fast paced & frequently changing!)
Superb organizational and tracking skills
Great attention to detail
Ability deliver results while managing multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment
Levelheaded problem solver with a professional, service-oriented attitude
Team player who also excels as an individual contributor
Adaptable, dependable, and responsible
Project management experience or demonstrated skills
Demonstrated ability to push projects over the finish line
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow communication guidelines with respect to SEC and FINRA regulations

Responsibilities

Review campaign offering pre-launch materials and legal and financial documents to confirm accuracy and thoroughness
Manage the due-diligence process for all companies raising capital on the platform (both Title III and Title IV companies) and ensure compliance with both Regulations
Support the company via leading education and trainings for StartEngine Team Members on applicable issues
Assist sales team in identifying high potential companies for raising capital that are in the review pipeline
Review and improve internal processes on a cyclical, ongoing basis, in order to create the best experience possible for customers
Provide drafting support for company contracts
Provide review of marketing and advertising items

About StartEngine

StartEngine is the FinTech powerhouse driving the future of fundraising and alternative investing. StartEngine was founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision ($75B+ market cap), with the goal of helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by removing funding barriers. Howard was joined by Shark Tank judge and serial entrepreneur, Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) as StartEngine’s Strategic Advisor and Investor in 2020. Since its inception, we have helped over 550 companies raise more than $650M+ from retail investors, for as little as $100 per investment.

Why merely back a company when you could own a piece of it?

StartEngine’s Compliance & Legal Team Team is responsible for providing Compliance & Legal resources to StartEngine’s business lines, Issuer’s fundraising on the StartEngine platform and StartEngine’s business teams. The Compliance & Legal Team focuses on diligence review and offering materials preparation for Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+ offerings, marketing legal counsel and review, management of regulatory responses and direct day-to-day support for StartEngine’s sales, marketing, engineering and onboarding teams. Our team ensures completeness, compliance, and accuracy of this information across all campaigns. This role will report to the Director, Compliance & Corporate Counsel.

We are seeking organized, detailed, and excitable individuals with strong legal background in corporate law to join the team as a Corporate Counsel - Compliance and Due Diligence, with significant opportunity for growth. Upon entering this role, you will become an expert at a brand new industry, providing applicable experience in law, finance, marketing, and various business fields.

Responsibilities

Review campaign offering pre-launch materials and legal and financial documents to confirm accuracy and thoroughness
Manage the due-diligence process for all companies raising capital on the platform (both Title III and Title IV companies) and ensure compliance with both Regulations
Support the company via leading education and trainings for StartEngine Team Members on applicable issues
Assist sales team in identifying high potential companies for raising capital that are in the review pipeline
Review and improve internal processes on a cyclical, ongoing basis, in order to create the best experience possible for customers
Provide drafting support for company contracts
Provide review of marketing and advertising items

Our Ideal Candidate:

Licensed attorney
Working at least 1-2 years at a law firm or startup handling corporate transactional matters (NOT LITIGATION) who is experienced with securities offerings, M&A transactions, basic corporate attorney at a firm
Looking to have a better work/life balance with no billable hours, work from home, remote flexibility
Growing legal team with opportunities in the future in different fields

Requirements:

REQUIRED: Juris Doctor from an ABA law school
REQUIRED: post JD work experience at a law firm and/or in-house
REQUIRED: Bar license in at least one state / ability to register as in-house counsel
REQUIRED: Prior corporate or startup legal background (work or educational)
REQUIRED: Understanding of corporate structure, securities, formation, etc. (C-Corps vs. LLC’s ; stock vs membership interests)
REQUIRED: Experience preparing or reviewing corporate legal documents (articles of incorporation, operating agreements, etc.)
Strong interest in capital raising, crowdfunding, and working with startups
Desire to work in a startup environment (fast paced & frequently changing!)
Superb organizational and tracking skills
Great attention to detail
Ability deliver results while managing multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment
Levelheaded problem solver with a professional, service-oriented attitude
Team player who also excels as an individual contributor
Adaptable, dependable, and responsible
Project management experience or demonstrated skills
Demonstrated ability to push projects over the finish line
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow communication guidelines with respect to SEC and FINRA regulations

Perks & Benefits

100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision - pick your own plan
Generous Equity package
Unlimited PTO and sick days
Paid WeWork Usage (optional)
100% Remote
Team Off-sites
Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
Team Happy Hours
401K program
Flexible hours
Be part of one of the fastest growing parts of the FinTech Industry
A chance to work with a highly profitable and rapidly expanding startup (not VC funded)

Overview

We are seeking seeking smart, capable individuals prepared to hit the ground running. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a growing company, in a new industry. Candidates will work directly with StartEngine founders and learn, hands on, what it takes to build a successful company. This is not a 9-5 job. Be prepared put in the extra hours and tackle complex projects, outside of your comfort zone. This is a chance to get your foot in the door of a fast-growing startup in Silicon Beach and work closely with seasoned entrepreneurs. StartEngine provides mentoring programs and facilitates learning opportunities so that team members grow to their greatest potential. We reward team members for all of that hard work. Think margarita taste-offs, team lunches and unlimited vacation. StartEngine also offers lucrative stock options - we want our team to help us grow the company and share in the upside. Compensation includes 100% paid health benefits, 401K, unlimited vacation, and stock options.

51-200 employees

Website

Company Overview

StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows everyday people to invest and own shares in startups and early-stage companies.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Monthly Happy Hours
Tech Stipend
Unlimited Vacation
401K
Equity Package
Company Offsites
Entirely Remote
100% Health Benefits

Company Core Values

Own The Mission - We believe in StartEngine’s vision and are passionate about helping founders.
Do The Right Thing - We protect our reputation and do right by our customers and investors.
Stay Curious - We think outside the box and question the status quo every day.
Exceed Expectations - We work hard, commit to deadlines, and are never satisfied.
Care About Others - We show respect to each other and are considerate in how we treat others.
Be A Team Player - We are selfless, collaborative and accountable.