Associate General Counsel

The Opportunity: 

The individual in this position is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the ACA Group Legal Department as well as advising other departments on a broad range of legal matters. The individual in this position is also responsible for preserving ACA’s reputation for integrity and providing timely, pragmatic legal and business solutions that support ACA in an effective and compliant manner. 

What you’ll do: 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses 

• Lead and manage all litigation matters, including strategy development, case management, and working with outside counsel 

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding litigation exposure, risks, and recommended actions 

• Advise business units on legal risks and provide practical solutions aligned with business needs 

• Oversee the efficient and effective drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents 

• Provide immediate and direct legal support to all of ACA on a variety of day-to-day business matters, including employment, privacy, and international matters 

• Assist with the management of ACA’s corporate governance matters 

• Oversee the drafting, review, and updating of and compliance with internal ACA policies 

• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives 

• Oversight, management, and monitoring of confidentiality and privacy-related matters 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 
 

• Juris doctor degree required, licensed in at least one jurisdiction 

• Ten years’ prior experience, including both a law firm setting and in-house 

• Strong litigation background 

Skills and attributes for success: 

• Excellent drafting, review, and negotiation skills 

• Demonstrated professional integrity 

• Strong ability to first-chair contract negotiations 

• Ability to supervise, lead and motivate others 

• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment 

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues 

• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks 

• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus 

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet  

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• Experience in a combination of corporate, securities, transactional and/or investment management matters preferred 

• FINRA experience or familiarity strongly preferred 

• Proven ability to support diverse legal needs 

What working at ACA offers: 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.