Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Figure Lending • San Francisco, NY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a versatile corporate lawyer with a deep securities law background to join its Legal team. The company is a Nasdaq-listed financial technology business using blockchain to transform financial services. The Legal team works on public company governance, capital markets activity, M&A, and securities initiatives across lending, marketplace, and digital asset businesses.

The Associate General Counsel will handle day-to-day corporate matters, lead M&A transactions, and advise on securities law, including broker-dealer regulation. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and works directly with the CEO and senior executive team on high-priority securities initiatives. The position also requires compliance with company security policies and data handling procedures, completion of mandatory security awareness training, and prompt reporting of suspected security incidents or suspicious activity.

The base compensation range is $227,700–$341,550 per year, with a 25% annual bonus target paid quarterly and company equity in the form of RSUs. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, internal equity, and business needs. Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house at a public financial services or fintech company, with substantial experience in both corporate/governance and securities regulatory work.
• Deep expertise in the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Hands-on experience with broker-dealer regulation, including SEC and FINRA rules, registration, and compliance.
• Public company experience, including periodic reporting, disclosure judgment, and board and committee governance.
• Substantial M&A experience leading acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic investments through structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and apply established securities frameworks to novel products, including blockchain and digital asset structures.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across corporate and transactional documents.
• Sound practical judgment and ability to deliver clear, decisive advice to senior executives under time pressure.
• J.D. and membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to own, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at the SEC or FINRA.

Responsibilities

• Advise on general corporate matters, including entity governance, subsidiary management, corporate approvals, board and committee resolutions, and commercial transactions.
• Support public company governance and reporting, including Exchange Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 compliance, insider trading policy administration including 10b5-1 plans, and board and audit committee support.
• Provide securities law advice on capital markets transactions, including registered offerings, shelf registrations, private placements, and equity plan matters.
• Lead M&A activity end to end, including deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, closing, and post-closing integration.
• Advise broker-dealer and marketplace businesses on SEC and FINRA regulatory matters, including registration, ongoing compliance, examinations, and regulator interactions.
• Partner with senior leadership, including the company founder, on strategic securities law initiatives involving federal securities laws and blockchain-native products, tokenized securities, and other novel structures.
• Manage outside counsel efficiently and coordinate cross-functional execution with Finance, Compliance, Capital Markets, and Product teams.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public companies, broker-dealers, and digital asset securities, and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Adhere to company security policies and data handling procedures, complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes, and promptly report suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans.
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• 11 observed holidays and a PTO plan.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly.
• Company equity in the form of RSUs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree