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Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

San Francisco, CAHybridFull Time$227,700–$341,550 /yrPosted 24 days ago

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Required skills

corporate law
securities law
public company governance
Exchange Act filings
10-K
10-Q
8-K
Section 16 compliance
10b5-1 plans
capital markets

Nice to have

SEC
FINRA
SEC or FINRA experience

Role summary

Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a strong background in corporate and securities law. This role will advise on general corporate matters, public company governance and reporting, capital markets transactions, M&A, and regulatory matters for broker-dealer and marketplace businesses. The position requires deep expertise in securities laws, public company compliance, M&A, and broker-dealer regulation, with a focus on applying these frameworks to novel blockchain-native products. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience at a top law firm or in-house at a public financial services/fintech company, possess strong judgment, and be adept at managing complex projects and advising senior executives.

About Figure

Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIGR; OPEN: FGRS) is the leading blockchain-native capital marketplace for the origination, funding, sale and trading of tokenized assets. More than 480 partners use its loan origination system and capital marketplace. Collectively, Figure and its partners have originated over $30 billion of loans to date, among other products. The fastest growing components are Figure Connect, its credit marketplace, and Democratized Prime, Figure’s on-chain lend-borrow marketplace. Figure’s ecosystem also includes DART (Digital Asset Registry Technology) for asset custody and lien perfection, and $YLDS, a yield-bearing stablecoin registered with the SEC as a security under the Securities Act of 1933.Figure is the market leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The company has received triple-A ratings from S&P and Moody’s on multiple loan securitizations, the first of its kind for blockchain finance.We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 50 Fintech Companies and CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies.

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile corporate lawyer with a deep securities law background to join Figure's Legal team. Figure is a leading, Nasdaq-listed financial technology company using blockchain to transform financial services, and our Legal team sits at the center of the company's most consequential work: public company governance, capital markets activity, M&A, and novel securities initiatives spanning our lending, marketplace, and digital asset businesses. You will be equally comfortable running day-to-day corporate matters, leading M&A transactions, and advising at the frontier of securities law, including broker-dealer regulation. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will work directly with Figure's CEO and senior executive team on high-priority securities initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Advise on the full range of general corporate matters, including entity governance, subsidiary management, corporate approvals, board and committee resolutions, and commercial transactions

Support public company governance and reporting, including Exchange Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 compliance, insider trading policy administration (including 10b5-1 plans), and board and audit committee support

Provide securities law advice on capital markets transactions, including registered offerings, shelf registrations, private placements, and equity plan matters

Lead the company's M&A activity end to end, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, closing, and post-closing integration

Advise Figure's broker-dealer and marketplace businesses on SEC and FINRA regulatory matters, including registration, ongoing compliance, examinations, and interactions with regulators

Partner with senior leadership, including Figure's founder, on strategic securities law initiatives, including the application of federal securities laws to blockchain-native products, tokenized securities, and other novel structures

Manage outside counsel efficiently and coordinate cross-functional execution with Finance, Compliance, Capital Markets, and Product teams

Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies, broker-dealers, and digital asset securities, and translate them into practical guidance for the business

What We Look For

10+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house at a public financial services or fintech company, with substantial time spent on both corporate/governance and securities regulatory work

Deep subject matter expertise in the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940

Hands-on experience with broker-dealer regulation, including SEC and FINRA rules, registration, and compliance; experience at the SEC or FINRA a plus

Public company experience, including periodic reporting, disclosure judgment, and board/committee governance

Substantial M&A experience, including leading acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic investments through structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing

Comfort operating in ambiguity and applying established securities frameworks to novel products, including blockchain and digital asset structures

Strong drafting and negotiation skills across corporate and transactional documents

Sound, practical judgment and the ability to deliver clear, decisive advice to senior executives under time pressure

J.D. and membership in good standing with at least one state bar

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to own, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously

Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures.

Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes.

Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.

Salary

Base Compensation Range: $227,700 - $341,550/yr

25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly

Company equity in the form of RSUs

This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans

Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

11 observed holidays and PTO plan

Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and General Workforce Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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