Legal Counsel – Finances Services
Location: Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; or New York, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Base Salary: Up to $200,000, depending on experience
Additional Compensation: Discretionary bonus and potential equity
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; and paid leave.
Innovar Group is seeking a Legal Counsel for Capital and Prediction Markets for a growing financial technology company. This newly created position offers direct exposure to the Chief Legal Officer and the opportunity to help shape emerging financial products.
We're looking for a highly driven attorney with in-house legal experience at a private or publicly traded company, ideally within fintech, digital assets, cryptocurrency, or financial services. Candidates should bring practical business judgment and experience helping teams move products and commercial initiatives forward.
What You'll Do
- Advise on securities laws, SEC requirements, and FINRA rules affecting exchanges and broker-dealers.
- Guide product teams on legal issues involving prediction markets, digital securities, and derivatives.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and support licensing and data arrangements.
- Develop trading policies and review customer terms and marketing materials.
- Collaborate with leadership, regulators, and outside counsel.
What You Bring
- Active attorney license and approximately 3–5 years of relevant financial services legal experience.
- In-house experience supporting a private or publicly traded company.
- Strong securities-law knowledge and sound commercial judgment.
- Ability to explain complex issues clearly and manage competing priorities.
- Familiarity with CFTC and NFA frameworks is a plus.
Additional Details
This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer. Occasional travel and flexibility for meetings across time zones may be required.
About Innovar Group
Innovar Group is a team of experienced talent agents dedicated to providing top-notch recruitment services across the United States. We're committed to revolutionizing the recruiting industry by merging cutting-edge technology with exceptional talent. For more information, visit our website at www.innovargroup.com.
At Innovar Group, we are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Our employment decisions are solely based on merit, and we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression), national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.