Counsel - Wealth Management (HYBRID)

Equitable • Charlotte, NC

1d • $220,000 - $274,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Equitable is seeking a highly motivated, business-oriented attorney to serve as Counsel supporting its Wealth Management business. The attorney will be the primary legal partner responsible for structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions related to onboarding experienced financial professionals and acquiring books of business. The role offers direct engagement with senior business leaders and the opportunity to shape strategic growth initiatives.

The position is based in Equitable’s Charlotte, North Carolina office and follows a flexible hybrid schedule, with an on-site presence of 2–3 days per week. The total targeted compensation range is $220,000–$274,000, with compensation varying based on skills, experience, geographic location, and other factors. Eligible employees may receive base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least 5 years of combined relevant legal experience at law firms or as in-house counsel, with significant experience supporting wealth management firms.
• Experience with wealth management, financial advisor platforms, or broker-dealer/RIA environments.
• Established drafting and negotiation skills, including experience handling complex agreements.
• Experience advising on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated business judgment and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in-house at a financial services firm or supporting wealth management clients.
• Exposure to regulatory and compliance considerations applicable to financial professionals.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across legal, compliance, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor to the Wealth Management business on acquisitions of books of business and other transactional matters.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including Asset Purchase Agreements, Asset Retention Agreements, Loan Agreements, Promissory Notes, and other transaction-related and ancillary documentation.
• Provide legal support for onboarding financial professionals and advisor groups.
• Provide legal support for acquisitions of books of business by Equitable and by existing Equitable financial professionals.
• Review and advise on restrictive covenant agreements, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and provisions.
• Review financial professional candidate applications and hiring letters.
• Lead and partner with outside counsel on legal issues, including debt recovery following defaults on debts owed by financial professionals.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Compliance and Litigation, on regulatory, risk, and dispute-related matters.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
• Support the development and refinement of scalable legal processes for transactional workflows.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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