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Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished VP, Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will involve providing comprehensive legal advice and support across various business units, focusing on commercial transactions including technology licensing. The attorney in this role must possess significant subject matter expertise in the areas of technology and vendor management risk, data usage and cybersecurity, and will be responsible for leveraging this expertise to work independently and harmoniously as part of the Commercial Transactions group to provide legal advice and transactional support to the firm in its distribution and use of a wide variety of third-party products and services.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to senior management and various business units on a broad range of commercial matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements, including vendor agreements, client agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.
- Monitor and analyze new and evolving laws and regulations related to commercial transactions and impacting the financial services industry.
- Manage and oversee external counsel on specialized legal matters.
- Establish and maintain an organized process and workflow for the review and negotiation of commercial agreements with third parties.
- Develop positive cross-departmental working relationships to maintain an open environment for collaboration, risk identification and escalation.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, with a preference for experience gained within either the financial services and/or technology/software industry.
Core Competencies:
- The attorney must be well-versed in technology and customer licensing as well as adept in privacy, risk and regulatory issues in the commercial transactions space.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong process orientation to manage contract workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay Range:
$168,611.00 - $281,087.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished VP, Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will involve providing comprehensive legal advice and support across various business units, focusing on commercial transactions including technology licensing. The attorney in this role must possess significant subject matter expertise in the areas of technology and vendor management risk, data usage and cybersecurity, and will be responsible for leveraging this expertise to work independently and harmoniously as part of the Commercial Transactions group to provide legal advice and transactional support to the firm in its distribution and use of a wide variety of third-party products and services.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to senior management and various business units on a broad range of commercial matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements, including vendor agreements, client agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.
- Monitor and analyze new and evolving laws and regulations related to commercial transactions and impacting the financial services industry.
- Manage and oversee external counsel on specialized legal matters.
- Establish and maintain an organized process and workflow for the review and negotiation of commercial agreements with third parties.
- Develop positive cross-departmental working relationships to maintain an open environment for collaboration, risk identification and escalation.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, with a preference for experience gained within either the financial services and/or technology/software industry.
Core Competencies:
- The attorney must be well-versed in technology and customer licensing as well as adept in privacy, risk and regulatory issues in the commercial transactions space.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong process orientation to manage contract workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay Range:
$168,611.00 - $281,087.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Vice President and General Counsel
Document your bar admissions strategically
Gather bar admission certificates for every jurisdiction where you're licensed before outreach begins. Employers filing H-1B visa petitions for legal officers need proof of active licensure to anchor the specialty occupation requirement in your I-129 supporting documentation.
Target companies with in-house legal departments
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in legal officer roles. Companies with dedicated legal departments are far more likely to have established sponsorship processes than those relying entirely on outside counsel.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search using the Chief Executives or Lawyers SOC code before entering offer discussions. The certified LCA must list a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage level, so knowing the floor protects your negotiating position.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If the role involves regular work across multiple corporate offices or subsidiaries, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR early so the employer's immigration counsel files the correct number of LCAs before your H-1B petition is submitted to USCIS.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation argument
Pull the occupation profile from O*NET for Chief Executives and Lawyers to identify the degree fields DOL associates with executive legal roles. Your petition's support letter should map your JD and legal specialization directly to those fields to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Account for H-1B cap selection before accepting equity-heavy offers
If you're not already in H-1B status, the cap selection rules have changed recently and selection isn't guaranteed. Avoid accepting offers that vest equity or impose clawbacks contingent on a specific start date until your registration outcome is confirmed by USCIS.
H-1B Visa Vice President and General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President and General Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, this role typically qualifies. A General Counsel position requires at minimum a Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in a specific legal field, which satisfies USCIS's requirement that the role normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty. Employers should document that the position requires legal expertise specific to the company's regulatory environment, not generalized management duties.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for General Counsel roles?
Large publicly traded companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical firms, and technology companies with complex regulatory obligations are the most consistent sponsors for in-house General Counsel positions. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in senior legal officer roles, filtered by location and industry.
How does multi-state practice affect my H-1B LCA if I work from multiple offices?
Each physical worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your General Counsel role involves regular work at subsidiary offices in different states, your employer's immigration counsel must file separate LCAs for each location. A single LCA covering only the primary headquarters is insufficient for undisclosed worksites.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company undergoes a merger or acquisition?
A corporate restructuring can affect your H-1B petition depending on whether the successor entity qualifies as a continuation of the same employer under USCIS successor-in-interest rules. If it does, your existing petition may remain valid. If the entity materially changes, the new employer typically needs to file an amended or new H-1B petition before you begin work in the restructured role.
Can I work as outside counsel while my employer sponsors my H-1B for the in-house General Counsel role?
No, your H-1B authorization is specific to the petitioning employer and the duties listed in the approved petition. Performing legal work for external clients or practicing independently outside that scope would constitute unauthorized employment. Any expansion of duties, including taking on outside counsel work, requires an amended petition filed with USCIS before those duties begin.