Associate General Counsel, Securities

Masterworks•New York, NY

2d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. Since launching in April 2019, we have built a portfolio of over $1.5 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 1,000,000 individuals to the $1.7 trillion art market. Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn. Our employees are based out of our offices at 1 World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning. Masterworks is seeking a talented and motivated Associate General Counsel to join our legal and compliance team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. As Associate General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in the company's SEC filings and compliance with applicable U.S. federal securities laws, corporate transactions, and a broad range of general corporate matters. Our ideal candidate is a top legal athlete: a sharp, rigorous, intellectually versatile lawyer who learns fast, solves problems creatively, and delivers practical answers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

4 - 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with some experience at a nationally recognized law firm strongly preferred
A securities, capital markets, M&A, funds, or general corporate background is preferred, but we will prioritize exceptional ability over directly relevant experience; familiarity with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is helpful, but not required
J.D. with outstanding academic credentials; admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing
Demonstrated facility with technology, including fluency with AI tools and a genuine interest in integrating them into legal workflows
A business-minded professional capable of balancing legal and compliance considerations with business objectives
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, practical commercial judgment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Preparing and reviewing offering circulars, ongoing Regulation A reporting, and related SEC filings, and supporting compliance with U.S. federal securities laws across the company's offering, trading, and investor communication activities
Assisting with regulatory analysis relating to the company's investment vehicles and new product structures
Supporting corporate transactions, including financings, strategic partnerships, reorganizations and similar corporate transactions
Drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements and agreements with business partners, vendors, and service providers
Preparing and maintaining governance documents for the company's investment vehicles and parent entity, and assisting in the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and controls
Providing support across employment/HR matters, intellectual property, data privacy, Terms of Use, marketing review, and other general corporate matters, working cross-functionally with the financial operations, marketing, HR, and art acquisition teams