Wealthfront10d ago

Corporate Counsel

Palo Alto, CA (Open to US-based Remote)RemoteFull-timemid

Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

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Wealthfront, a leading consumer fintech and pioneer of the robo-advisor industry, is currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team.

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Counsel

Wealthfront, a leading consumer fintech and pioneer of the robo-advisor industry, is currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team. Our new Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing internal partners with legal advice and counsel on a range of subject matter issues relevant to Wealthfront’s business, including long-term projects, corporate strategies, and day-to-day matters. You will primarily support the Company’s corporate legal, securities, and corporate governance functions, including public company reporting, but may also support other areas of our business, such as our investment advisory, broker-dealer, and home lending operations. You will initially report to our Deputy General Counsel and will work closely with the other members of our Legal team and a range of other teams across the business, including our Compliance, Finance, Product, Marketing and Engineering teams.

Advise the Company on a range of corporate and securities matters

Assist with public company reporting obligations, including preparation of applicable corporate and securities filings

Assist with corporate governance materials such as board resolutions and stockholder-related documents

Support equity incentive plan matters alongside the Company’s Finance team

Review and/or draft corporate and commercial agreements (inbound and outbound)

Provide counsel in connection with new business and product initiatives

Collaborate with other Legal team members in support of a range of projects

Work directly with business partners to understand needs, goals, and potential risks

Interface with outside counsel where necessary/appropriate

Stay up-to-date on relevant developments in applicable securities laws, regulatory requirements and market practices

Learn new subject matter areas and take ownership of functions or projects as needed

3-6 years of experience, with at least 2 years of experience at a leading national law firm. Prior in-house experience is helpful but not required

Prior experience with public company filings, reporting obligations, and governance

Familiarity with a variety of general corporate, securities, and commercial transactional work

Familiarity with privacy issues helpful, but not required

Experience advising clients that conduct business in a regulated financial industry and/or other familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory landscapes is helpful, but not required (e.g., investment adviser, broker-dealer, mortgage, banking, money transmitter)

Prior experience reviewing marketing or sales materials helpful, but not required

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Keen attention to detail and good follow-through

Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues, assess and describe relative risk, and present clear recommendations

Ability to spot and address cross-functional legal issues

Ability to provide guidance to all levels of business partners, executive and non-executive

Strong drafting/writing/communication skills

Willingness to take ownership of a range of projects depending on team and business needs

Willingness to learn applicable regulatory schemes if you’re not already familiar with them

California Bar membership, or eligibility to practice as California Registered In-House Counsel

Strong interest in Wealthfront, our products, and fintech generally

Agility, creativity, patience, diplomacy and a sense of humor are essential

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Worldwide

Fully remote, anywhere in the world

Who can apply

Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted: April 22, 2026
First seen: April 25, 2026
Last seen: May 3, 2026

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Trust Level: 53%
Scored at: May 3, 2026

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Employees

350

Founded

2008

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External application · ~5 min on Wealthfront's site

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