Vice President & Chief Counsel, Retail Advisory

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Vice President & Chief Counsel, Retail Advisory, you will serve as the senior legal advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership for our Retail Advisory business. You will shape legal strategies across managed accounts, financial planning, investment research and portfolio management while helping the business pursue growth, innovation and effective risk management. In this officer-level role, you will influence significant business initiatives and acquisitions, strengthen governance and compliance, and lead a team of solutions-oriented legal professionals. This is an opportunity to bring deep investment advisory expertise and sound judgment to decisions that advance the business and serve clients.

Requirements

10 or more years of legal experience supporting investment advisory, wealth management or other financial services businesses; 15 or more years of relevant legal experience is preferred.
Deep expertise in the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and state and other regulatory requirements applicable to retail advisory offerings.
Significant experience advising executive leadership on strategic business decisions and successfully leading attorneys and legal professionals.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in Minnesota, Massachusetts or North Carolina, or eligibility for admission as in-house counsel.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional initiatives and build high-performing legal teams.
Strong business acumen, executive presence, communication, relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Regulation Best Interest and Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations applicable to retail offerings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead legal support for the Retail Advisory business, including managed accounts, financial planning, investment research and portfolio management.
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership on business priorities, significant initiatives and acquisitions involving retail advisory solutions.
Develop and execute legal strategies that enable responsible growth, innovation and effective risk management.
Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance, promote sound risk management and reinforce a strong culture of compliance.
Interpret emerging legal, regulatory and industry developments and provide clear, practical guidance on their business implications.
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team of attorneys and legal professionals who operate as solutions-oriented business partners.