General Counsel - Remote

Overview

Compound Planning is a high-growth digital family office with over $4B in AUM added since 2022. We serve entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirees with a powerful combination of personalized financial advisory and a proprietary technology platform. Our cross-functional team of advisors, tax experts, engineers, and operators is building the financial institution of the future.

We’re hiring a strategic and hands-on General Counsel to guide our legal posture, manage risk proactively, and support Compound’s continued growth. If you see how wealth ready to evolve and are eager to help shape that future—read on.

In Short

• Serve as the company’s lead legal advisor, providing clear and actionable counsel on a broad range of matters: use of AI within the product, contract negotiation, IP, employment law, vendor risk, regulatory oversight, and corporate governance.
• Take a pragmatic and business-first approach to legal risk, understanding how to protect the firm while balancing potential exposure with strategic upside.
• Lead legal diligence and documentation for M&A and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment and outcomes with Compound’s long-term goals.
• Operate with a high level of self-sufficiency, handling legal matters internally and managing external counsel efficiently.
• Be a strategic partner on corporate structure and entity planning, ensuring legal, tax, and regulatory protection.
• Own the legal strategy for intellectual property, including trademarks and product protections.
• Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI and legal tech, improving internal efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer to maintain a proactive compliance program.
• Champion a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making as we scale.

Requirements

• JD from a top-tier U.S. law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• Deep experience in financial services, particularly in startups or fast-scaling tech-forward environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Investment Advisers Act, SEC regulations, and relevant oversight.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous legal situations and researching solutions.
• A self-starter thriving in a remote-first environment.
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate legal complexity into business terms.
• Practical in your risk management philosophy.

Benefits

• Work closely with high-performing colleagues across functions.
• Opportunity to shape the future of financial services.
• Be part of a culture built for fast-paced growth.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts the financial landscape.