General Counsel

Gradient Financial Group•Arden Hills, MN

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gradient Financial Group is seeking a General Counsel to provide legal and compliance guidance for its family of twelve financial services entities, which serve independent financial professionals across the country. The role supports business goals while minimizing legal and regulatory risk, and advises leadership and business partners on legal matters, regulations, and best practices. The General Counsel drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts and corporate documents; monitors regulatory changes and updates compliance policies and procedures; and supports strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and business partnerships. The position also leads compliance initiatives, conducts legal research, supports internal reviews and investigations, delivers legal and compliance training, and manages legal projects, external relationships, and competing priorities. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement: four days in the office and one remote workday. Gradient describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, and focused on expertise, initiative, accountability, and growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Current license in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
At least 1 year of experience practicing as an attorney.
Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to write effective policies and procedures.
Experience working with regulators, such as state insurance departments.
Sound judgment and the ability to influence at a senior level and across teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.

Nice To Haves

Financial services or compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to support business goals and minimize risk.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, business agreements, and corporate documents.
Monitor regulatory changes and lead updates to compliance policies and procedures.
Support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and business partnerships.
Identify legal risks and develop solutions that balance compliance with business objectives.
Advise leadership and business partners on legal matters, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Lead compliance initiatives, conduct legal research, and support internal reviews and investigations.
Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees and affiliates.
Manage legal projects, external relationships, and competing priorities.