Associate General Counsel

Position Overview

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The Motley Fool is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Associate General Counsel focused on technology and innovation. This role will be instrumental in guiding the company's approach to artificial intelligence, consumer data, and the future of financial advice. The position offers a high-impact opportunity to partner with senior leaders across product, technology, compliance, and marketing to ensure the responsible and forward-looking use of AI.

Company Information

The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer. For 30 years, they have been providing transparency, education, and "Foolish fun" to help people make better investment decisions. They foster a fast-moving, collaborative environment that values high-quality work, curiosity, and initiative, driven by the impact their work has on individuals' financial futures.

Team Information

The Legal team at The Motley Fool supports innovation while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Their focus is on helping the company create great services for its members and the world, avoiding potential legal pitfalls.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the development and governance of AI tools and models, particularly those involving personalized financial advice or consumer data.
• Build scalable, lightweight compliance programs aligned with regulatory frameworks from the SEC, CFPB, FTC, and global authorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate legal insights into product development, marketing, and technology roadmaps.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements, including SaaS and vendor contracts related to AI and data services.
• Collaborate with specialists and colleagues in privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and compliance to support strategic initiatives.
• Engage with outside counsel on complex or specialized legal issues.
• Review marketing campaigns and materials for regulatory compliance, substantiation, and disclosures.
• Support trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters as part of the company's IP strategy.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, legal risks, and regulatory shifts, and educate internal stakeholders accordingly.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of fintech, AI/tech law, or financial services exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks around AI innovation, data privacy, and/or consumer protection, preferably in relation to investment advice.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex legal issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong judgment, proactive mindset, and collaborative spirit.
• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in a fintech, AI company, investment platform, or at a firm serving these industries.
• Experience developing or advising on compliance programs in fast-paced or emerging tech environments.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, algorithmic accountability, or model transparency practices.
• Experience advising on SEC, CFPB, FINRA, or international regulatory regimes.
• Comfort with drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, data protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR), and third-party risk management.
• A strong external network of legal, regulatory, or policy experts.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the specified location.