Senior US Securities Counsel

Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock of pre-IPO companies. Thanks to our industry leading technology and our best in class capital markets team, we are home to the fastest growing marketplace for the stock of “unicorns” on the planet. Fresh off of a Series A led by tier one investors, we are seeking ambitious professionals to join our high performing team. 

In this role, you would provide expert legal counsel while supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our marketplace business. This is the perfect role for a mid-level to senior securities lawyer with an entrepreneurial mindset, incredible attention to detail, and a passion for learning and growing who wants to leave a firm or large company and move into a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities & Challenges:

• Advise the business on a wide range of complex US securities law matters, particularly private placements, funds, FINRA compliance, and broker-dealer regulatory matters, providing support for the company’s broker-dealer, private funds, and alternative trading system obligations.

• Become the in-house expert in providing ongoing advice and guidance on new or evolving regulatory requirements or risks impacting the company’s securities business.

• Draft, review, maintain and advise on transactional legal documents, including customer agreements, fee-related agreements, letters of intent, subscription agreements, side letters, etc. 

Requirements:

• JD or LLB, and license to practice law in at least one state. 

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience at a top US law firm or corporate in-house setting.

• Experience advising fintech companies or financial institutions, such as investment banks, private funds, exchanges or trading platforms, or broker-dealers/intermediaries.

• Resourcefulness and the ability to solve difficult problems.

• Ability to communicate priorities and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders and build constructive high-trust relationships across teams and functions.

• A track record of sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations.

Nice to have: 

• Experience in a tech start-up, high-growth company, private equity or venture capital fund.

• FINRA Series 14, 6, 63, and/or 24.

• Experience dealing with a relevant regulator (FINRA, SEC, OSC).

• Experience with cross-border securities transactions.

• In-house legal experience in a publicly traded company.

Compensation, benefits & perks:

• Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and contribution.

• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan.

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums and a health spending account.

• Preference to those willing to work in our Vancouver, BC HQ or travel to Vancouver, BC one week each month. 

• An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events.

• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.

• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.

• Sponsorship, immigration and relocation for exceptional candidates.