Senior Corporate Counsel

About SRS Acquiom    

SRS Acquiom has built its reputation on shaking up the financial services technology world by redefining how complex M&A and loan agency transactions get done. Since 2007, we’ve been the partner dealmakers rely on for speed, precision, and less friction -supporting over 10,000 deals worth more than $1.7 trillion along the way. 

Our solutions start with human expertise and are powered by technology: virtual data rooms, document solicitation, escrow and payment administration, shareholder representation, and independent loan‑agency services like administrative and collateral agent support. Each service works seamlessly on its own, but when brought together by our expert team, they form an end‑to‑end system that helps even the most complex deals cross the finish line. 

We’re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. At SRS Acquiom, internal mobility isn’t just a buzzword, it’s part of how we grow. We invest in our people, creating opportunities to learn, stretch, and step into new roles as the business evolves. 

If you’re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we’d love to talk. 

A few benefits our employees enjoy

• Day‑one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you’re protected from the start 
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track 
  Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer‑paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
• A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending 

Position Summary    

The Senior Corporate Counsel role exists to fundamentally transform how the legal function operates on a day-to-day basis. Today, legal support is centralized too tightly at the top. This role is designed to take meaningful ownership of core legal work streams so the Deputy General Counsel can operate at the right altitude and the business can move faster with confidence.

This is not a theoretical senior counsel role. It is a hands-on, execution-oriented position for an attorney who is comfortable operating with high autonomy, incomplete information, and real-time business pressure. The work spans commercial contracting, privacy and AI law, marketing reviews, and ongoing legal guidance across sales, product, HR, and operations. The expectation is not perfection, it is sound judgment, clear risk framing, authentic professional relationships, and creative solutions that enable the business rather than stall it.

Privacy and AI law sit at the center of this role. SRSA operates in a regulated fintech environment where data usage, product design, and customer trust are inseparable. This counsel will help translate evolving privacy and AI regulations into practical guidance that teams can actually use, partnering closely with Risk and Information Security to strengthen data mapping, respond to client and regulatory inquiries, and support responsible technology adoption.

Cross-functionally, this role interacts frequently with Sales, Product, Marketing, Risk, InfoSec, HR, and executive leadership. At SRSA, Legal is viewed as a service partner, not a gatekeeper, and success in this role requires empathy for how work gets done across the organization.

This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and will be trusted to operate independently. The team environment values autonomy, humor, direct communication, and a solution focus.

Location: Remote, within the Continental United States 

Compensation:  $170,000 – $185,000 base salary, depending on experience level.

Primary Responsibilities    

• Own day-to-day commercial legal execution, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor, IT, marketing, 1099, and partnership agreements with minimal oversight
• Serve as the primary legal reviewer for marketing materials, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting timely go-to-market execution
• Act as a subject matter owner for privacy and AI-related legal issues, translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business teams
• Partner closely with Risk and Information Security on privacy compliance, data protection, data mapping, and responses to client and regulatory inquiries (GLBA, CPRA, GDPR)
• Support responsible AI adoption across the business, including policy development, risk assessments, and internal education
• Manage incoming legal requests related to sales, product, HR, and operations, balancing urgency with risk and business impact
• Maintain and improve legal knowledge management resources, including the existing internal legal knowledge bank
• Oversee contract lifecycle processes using ContractWorks and maintain standard forms, and playbooks
• Collaborate with outside counsel selectively, with an emphasis on internal ownership whenever possible
• Provide pragmatic legal guidance on escalations that arise quickly and require decisions without full context
• Support corporate and transactional matters on an as-needed basis, with exposure increasing over time based on business needs

 Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy and data protection law; experience or strong interest in AI law required
• Significant experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts in fast-paced environments
• Comfort operating with high autonomy and making judgment calls without step-by-step guidance
• Experience supporting regulated businesses, particularly in financial services or fintech
• Ability to independently triage competing legal requests and manage frequent context switching
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain risk clearly to non-lawyers
• Proven ability to deliver solutions up front, not just identify issues

Desired Characteristics    

• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal thinker who understands the business impact of legal decisions
• Curious about products, technology, and deeply understanding how SRSA creates value for clients
• Comfortable with ambiguity and reactive work without becoming reactive as a person
• Low-ego, collaborative, and able to quickly build trust across functions
• Sense of humor and ease in communication; not rigid or overly formal
• Takes ownership, follows through, and actively improves systems rather than working around them

Physical Requirements/Special Demands   

• Standard business hours with occasional same-day response needs for urgent matters
• Fully remote within the continental United States
• Minimal travel expected
• The role requires sustained focus, frequent context switching, and extended periods of computer-based work