Senior Director of Legal and Compliance

What You'll Do:

Litigation and Investigations Support 

Manage and support litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries, including coordination with outside counsel. 
Oversee document preservation, discovery strategy, and internal fact development in connection with disputes or investigations. 
Provide strategic input on dispute resolution, settlement considerations, and risk exposure to leadership. 

Corporate, Risk Management, and Governance  

• Lead the formation, dissolution, and maintenance of legal entities including LLCs and subsidiaries, including organizational documents and state registrations. 
• Assist with potential strategic transactions including debt, equity or other strategic transactions. 
• Responsible for insurance program management and the company’s global insurance portfolio, including directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, general and property liability and other liabilities.  

Regulatory Compliance  

• Oversee and continuously enhance the firm’s Compliance function across all business lines, with heightened accountability for regulatory compliance, supervisory frameworks, and program design. 
• Proactively assess new and proposed regulations and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership, including risk prioritization and implementation roadmaps.  
• Lead development and governance of policies, procedures, and controls with a focus on audit readiness and regulatory defensibility. 

Contracts and Commercial 

Serve as a senior legal advisor to business leadership, delivering clear, risk-calibrated guidance across Advisory, People, Finance, Marketing, and Technology functions. 
Independently structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with minimal supervision, including high-risk and high-value arrangements. 
Drive process improvements (e.g., CLM, intake, templates, playbooks) to increase velocity while maintaining consistency and risk control.  

Privacy and Data Protection 

• Lead ongoing evolution of the firm’s privacy and data protection program, including AI governance and vendor risk management. 
• Provide executive-level guidance on data use, risk tradeoffs, and incident response strategy.  
Operational and Cross-Functional Support 
Operate as a senior legal leader supporting the firm’s growth initiatives, new service lines, and strategic transactions. 
Translate complex legal and regulatory risks into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
Independently manage high-priority and sensitive legal matters with executive visibility and accountability.  

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in Washington state. 
• 10+ years of legal experience, including demonstrated experience leading a commercial legal function. Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is strongly preferred. 
• Deep experience in commercial law, litigation, privacy and data protection, and corporate governance. 
• Strong understanding of data privacy and regulatory environments. 
• Familiarity with ERISA and securities regulations (a plus). 
• This is a full-time, exempt, in-office position with flexibility. 

Compensation:

• Target Base Salary:  $200,000 - $250,000 per year
• Restricted Equity Units awarded at hire  
• May be eligible for discretionary bonuses 
 
Ownership & Financial Wellbeing
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
• Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
• New Business Incentive Program
• Generous employee referral bonus
• Cell phone data reimbursement
• Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
 
Time & Flexibility
• Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
• Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
• Heavily subsidized transit
 
Growth & Development
• 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
• Personal career development plans
• Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
• Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
• Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
 
Connection & Community
• Quarterly team-building events
• Regular social events
• Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
 
Family & Milestones
• Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
• Adoption benefits
• Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years