Associate General Counsel

The Motley Fool

206d • $220,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial services company on a mission to make the world smarter, happier, and richer. For 30 years we’ve been helping people make better investment decisions through transparency, education, and Foolish fun. We’re a fast-moving, collaborative team that values high-quality work, curiosity, and initiative. We care deeply about what we do, and we’re driven by the impact our work has on real people’s financial futures. We’re looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial attorney to help guide The Motley Fool’s approach to artificial intelligence, consumer data, and the future of financial advice. This is a high-impact role that will partner closely with senior leaders in product, technology, compliance, and marketing to help ensure our use of AI is bold, responsible, and forward-looking. As an Associate General Counsel focused on technology and innovation, you’ll serve as the primary legal advisor on AI initiatives and emerging regulatory developments — helping us deliver trusted, tech-forward financial guidance while mitigating risk.

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, as well as data privacy and/or consumer protection, ideally, but not exclusively, in relation to investment advice.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex legal issues across 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.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience in a fintech, AI company, investment platform, or at a firm serving those 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the development and governance of AI tools and models, especially 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 a variety of matters including 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 our IP strategy.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, legal risks, and regulatory shifts — and educate internal stakeholders accordingly.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment
• No vacation policy
• Generous fully-paid parental leave
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees