Legal Counsel

Farther•San Francisco, CA

39d

About The Position

Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience. Farther’s founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We’re backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders. Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you’re the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you. As our second legal hire reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll provide critical support in two high-volume areas: vendor and technology transactions, and employment law & recruiting support. As Farther scales toward Series D—onboarding $9 billion in new wealth advisors in H1 2026—your work will directly impact how we structure legal operations.

Requirements

JD from a top law school with 2-3+ years of relevant legal experience (or equivalent at high-growth tech/fintech)
Active bar membership in good standing
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with direction
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and employment agreements
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience at a top-tier law firm (Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins caliber)
Background in wealth management, fintech, or venture-backed companies
Knowledge of RIA regulations, SEC compliance, or employment law
Familiarity with restrictive covenant litigation or M&A transactions
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools for legal research and contract analysis

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions across all departments
Advise Product and Marketing teams on contractual risk mitigation and vendor relationship management
Develop and implement contract templates and vendor management protocols to streamline legal processes
Support negotiations on AI-driven technology agreements and emerging fintech legal issues
Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
Advise Human Resources and Recruiting teams on employment law compliance, hiring practices, and performance management
Support internal workplace investigations and employee relations issues across the organization
Develop and maintain employee handbook policies aligned with state and federal requirements
As Farther onboards $9 billion in wealth advisors in H1 2026, provide ongoing employment law guidance and process documentation
Advise on litigation matters involving investment adviser representatives and restrictive covenant disputes nationwide
Support litigation management and coordination with outside counsel relationships
Provide legal analysis on restrictive covenant enforceability across different states
Support paralegal management and legal department workflow optimization
Advise on document management needs and support implementation of new systems
Support Form ADV filings, regulatory disclosures, and SEC/FINRA compliance requirements
Assist with corporate governance matters and corporate records maintenance
Conduct ongoing legal research on securities laws, data privacy regulations, and emerging fintech issues