General Counsel

Basic Capital is seeking a General Counsel to define and build the legal and regulatory foundation for their fintech company, which focuses on retirement investing. This is a proactive role involving building a legal strategy from the ground up, managing external counsel, and navigating complex financial regulations. The ideal candidate will build a legal and regulatory framework that supports innovation and compliance.

Requirements

• Design and own the company’s legal and regulatory strategy
• Manage outside counsel and legal budget
• Negotiate credit and financing agreements
• Ensure products and platforms comply with securities, lending, and data privacy laws
• Create internal policies and controls
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial problem-solving skills
• Be comfortable operating autonomously
• Relocation to New York City