Senior Legal Counsel at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Retirement PlansIndustries

Requirements

  • JD and at least 5-7 years of relevant law firm, industry or regulatory experience
  • Admitted to practice or willing to secure bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
  • Working knowledge of employee benefits law applicable to defined contribution plans, small business retirement plans, and IRAs, focusing on the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA
  • Experience with brokerage accounts and securities laws as they relate to employee benefit plans is helpful
  • Strong orientation to client service (for internal and external clients) with an emphasis on responsiveness to client inquiries
  • Strong work ethic, excellent judgment, and keen attention to detail
  • Strong research, analytical, investigatory, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong presentation, oral communication, and writing skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate on projects and initiatives and to build relationships with business and legal partners, risk and compliance, while exhibiting behavior consistent with Fidelity’s culture and values
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Advise Fidelity’s defined contribution plan recordkeeping, administration, trust, and institutional business including product and service development, ongoing plan administration, reporting and disclosure, document and contract support, client escalation, and investment related matters
  • Collaborate on advocacy for, and implementation of, new legislation and regulation affecting the business
  • Work with multiple groups within WI and across the Fidelity enterprise, including risk, compliance, government relations, relationship management, product, client experience, finance, sales, technology, and marketing
  • Partner with WI business groups to develop strategies for addressing complex situations, resolving issues and creating world class experiences for our customers
  • Analyze and advocate with respect to legislative and regulatory changes related to retirement plans and advise on implementation strategies
  • Provide subject matter expertise for plan document and client contract negotiations
  • Support relationship management and client experience teams and provide strategic advice and analysis to business leaders
  • Work collaboratively with legal, risk, compliance, and business colleagues across the enterprise on mutually impactful issues and projects
  • Advise WI operations, product teams, relationship management, sales professionals, and others to support the smooth running of Fidelity’s recordkeeping and trust business

Skills

JD
ERISA
Internal Revenue Code
Employee Benefits Law
Defined Contribution Plans
IRAs
Securities Laws
Legal Research
Analytical Skills
Client Service
Oral Communication
Writing Skills

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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