Senior Legal Counsel

As Senior Legal Counsel – Wealth Management, you will provide legal advice and support for Orion. The position will be a part of and support the efforts of Orion’s legal department. The position will report to Orion’s Deputy General Counsel, Wealth Management. The work involved will include contract review, negotiation, and drafting; counseling company personnel on business and compliance related legal issues; providing counsel on dispute resolution and contract interpretation matters; providing project management and oversight on legal related initiatives; and management of legal team reports. Candidates should exhibit a good working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as well as the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Candidates should also have proficiency in contract review and drafting. As we continue to evolve and live our Orion values, we are looking for someone to grow with us.

For Internal and External Candidates:
Candidates must work in-office at one of the following locations for at least 3 days per week: Omaha, NE.

Compensation

The pay listed in this posting indicates the local average pay for similar positions at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $140,935.00 - $160,000.00. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.

• Have the primary responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for Orion

• Provide legal counsel regarding new and existing wealth management product offerings

• Provide legal advice on issues relating to: federal and state securities and financial services laws and regulations; data privacy and security laws, regulations, and issues (both domestic and offshore)

• Develop and provide legal staff training sessions on pertinent laws/regulations relating to compliance

• Provide legal support and partnership for Orion’s wealth management operations as well as senior leaders and executives across the organization

• Assist Chief Compliance Officer of Orion in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and data privacy/security laws

• Manage and support governance and compliance activities in partnership with Orion’s risk and compliance teams, including, but not limited to, implementing regulatory compliance changes and helping to ensure that material issues and breaches are tracked and resolved in accordance with Orion standards

• Work with outside litigation counsel, as determined by Orion’s General Counsel and/or Deputy General Counsel, to handle regulatory inquiries, litigation and arbitration filings and responses

• Help ensure assignment and completion of projects and tasks assigned to Orion’s legal team, including potential management and oversight of personnel performing such tasks

• Has knowledge of federal and state securities laws, rules, and regulations

• Has knowledge of required financial services compliance regulations

• Possess ability to manage, lead, inspire, direct, motivate, and develop a team of employees

• Has ability to evaluate fact situations, identify legal issues, locate applicable legal authority and analyze current statutes, regulations and case law and recommend appropriate alternative courses of action and direction based on these

• Has proficiency in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts to support Orion’s business

• Has effective written, listening and verbal communication skills to proactively consult with employees and customers, understand issues and recommend solutions

• Has ability to develop and foster strong relationships with relevant internal and external parties

• Has ability to manage, lead, inspire, direct, motivate, and develop a team of employees

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Has ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail

• Has ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

• Demonstrates ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities

• Has proficient skills with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Demonstrates effective problem solving and organizational skills

• Has a minimum of a Juris Doctorate

• Is licensed to practice law in the state of Nebraska or the ability to obtain requisite license within six months

• Has minimum of 3 years of experience as an attorney or other relevant job experience

• Has minimum of 3 years of experience working in or for clients in the financial services industry

• Owns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

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Salary Range:

The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.

About Us

At Orion, we achieve our best work when we support one another, staying personally accountable to each other and the clients we serve. We create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. Our commitment to create raving fans ensures we consistently exceed client expectations. Thinking differently is in our DNA—we innovate always, push boundaries, and reject the status quo to deliver transformative outcomes. Together, we support one another and see it through to success, driving our collective achievements and those of our clients.