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**Senior Legal Counsel (FMR LLC Legal Department)** Lead RCPO's regulatory coordination, providing strategic counsel on complex matters. Serve as key advisor, managing regulatory advocacy and engagement. Required: J.D. with 5+ years' relevant experience, strong U.S. regulatory knowledge (SEC, FINRA, CFTC, DOL), proven leadership in advocacy efforts. Must possess exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills. Willingness to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Fluency in regulatory frameworks and ability to influence strategic decision-making. Fidelity offers comprehensive benefits and is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model.
- Compensation
- $140,000 – $285,000 USD
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The FMR LLC Legal Department is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Regulatory Coordination Program Office (RCPO). RCPO is responsible for coordinating Fidelitys regulatory advocacy response on proposed rulemakings and firm-wide regulatory priorities. In this role, you will help identify, analyze, and provide counsel on regulatory matters, partnering with Legal colleagues, business leaders, Government Relations, and Public Policy teams. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a key advisor and strategic partner, providing comprehensive counsel on complex regulatory matters and helping to shape Fidelitys regulatory engagement and advocacy efforts.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- J.D. with 5 plus years of relevant experience with a law firm or financial services firm.
- Strong working knowledge of the U.S. regulatory framework, including SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and DOL.
- Experience leading or substantially contributing to regulatory advocacy efforts, including drafting or overseeing agency comment letters and coordinating input across multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional writing, analytic, and interpersonal communication skills,
- Strong communications and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize and communicate complex concepts clearly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that will require you to manage multiple, competing tasks and long-term projects simultaneously.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior attorneys, business leaders, and partners across the organization.
- Strong interest in learning new areas and managing matters to completion.
- Willingness to exercise independent judgment.
- Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed, but comfortable with obtaining feedback and buy-ins from numerous constituents.
The Team
The RCPO team is composed of legal and non-legal professionals who monitor, communicate, and analyze regulatory advocacy initiatives across the Fidelity organization. The team counsels on new regulatory proposals and leads Fidelity's internal regulatory advocacy responses, including agency comment letters and coordination with industry groups. We enjoy the variety of our work and the exposure it provides to Fidelitys key regulatory initiatives and to colleagues across the firm.
Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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