Associate General Counsel @ The Motley Fool
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About The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company on a mission to make the world smarter, happier, and richer. For 30 years we’ve been helping people make better investment decisions through transparency, education, and fun. Our fast-moving, collaborative team values high-quality work, curiosity, and initiative, with a deep commitment to impacting people’s financial futures.
Team Overview
The Legal team at The Motley Fool innovates while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. They help avoid pitfalls and create great services for our members and the world.
Role Overview
As the Associate General Counsel focused on technology and innovation, you will act as the primary legal advisor on AI initiatives and emerging regulatory developments. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with senior leaders in product, technology, compliance, and marketing to ensure our use of AI is bold, responsible, and forward-looking.
- Advise on AI tool development and governance regarding consumer data.
- Build scalable compliance programs aligned with multiple regulatory frameworks.
- Provide legal guidance in product development, marketing, and tech roadmaps.
- Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements including SaaS and vendor contracts.
- Collaborate with experts in privacy, cybersecurity, IP, and compliance.
- Engage with outside counsel on complex legal issues.
- Review marketing campaigns for regulatory compliance and disclosures.
- Support trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters as part of our IP strategy.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory shifts, educating internal stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years legal experience in fintech, AI/tech law, or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks for AI and data privacy.
- Ability to simplify and communicate complex legal issues.
- Strong judgment, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative spirit.
- J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house experience in fintech, AI companies, or investment platforms.
- Experience developing compliance programs in fast-paced tech environments.
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and algorithmic accountability.
- Experience advising on regulatory regimes such as SEC, CFPB, FINRA, or international bodies.
- Proven skill in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Exposure to cybersecurity, data protection laws, and third-party risk management.
- A strong external network of legal, regulatory, or policy experts.
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible, remote work environment (open in select states).
- No rigid vacation policy.
- Generous fully-paid parental leave.
- $1,000 annual investment in stocks of your choice.
- Low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Comprehensive compensation including company equity.
Key skills/competency
AI, fintech, compliance, regulation, data privacy, legal, contracts, innovation, advisory, governance
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