Senior Legal Counsel

Fidelity Investments•Washington, DC

1d•$140,000 - $285,000•Onsite

About The Position

The FMR LLC Legal Department is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Regulatory Coordination Program Office (RCPO). RCPO is responsible for coordinating Fidelity’s regulatory advocacy response on proposed rulemakings and firm-wide regulatory priorities. In this role, you will help identify, analyze, and provide counsel on regulatory matters, partnering with Legal colleagues, business leaders, Government Relations, and Public Policy teams. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a key advisor and strategic partner, providing comprehensive counsel on complex regulatory matters and helping to shape Fidelity’s regulatory engagement and advocacy efforts.

Requirements

J.D. with 5 plus years of relevant experience with a law firm or financial services firm.
Strong working knowledge of the U.S. regulatory framework, including SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and DOL.
Exceptional writing, analytic, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong communications and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and communicate complex concepts clearly and efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interest in learning new areas.
Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or substantially contributing to regulatory advocacy efforts, including drafting or overseeing agency comment letters and coordinating input across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior attorneys, business leaders, and partners across the organization.
Comfortable with obtaining feedback and buy-ins from numerous constituents.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and provide counsel on regulatory matters.
Partner with Legal colleagues, business leaders, Government Relations, and Public Policy teams.
Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner.
Provide comprehensive counsel on complex regulatory matters.
Help shape Fidelity’s regulatory engagement and advocacy efforts.
Lead or substantially contribute to regulatory advocacy efforts, including drafting or overseeing agency comment letters and coordinating input across multiple stakeholders.
Manage multiple, competing tasks and long-term projects simultaneously.
Influence and collaborate effectively with senior attorneys, business leaders, and partners across the organization.
Manage matters to completion.
Exercise independent judgment.
Obtain feedback and buy-ins from numerous constituents.