Counsel

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Counsel providing legal support for corporate development and wealth management at Ameriprise Financial. Leading legal support on acquisitions, M&A, and advising on regulatory changes with a focus on collaboration.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,400 - $168,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support for wealth management acquisitions, M&A, and corporate development, with a strong focus on drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to provide practical legal advice and collaborate effectively with business partners.

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J.D.3-5 Years Relevant ExperienceMN State Bar AdmissionIn-House Legal ExperienceM&A and Corporate Development Support

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Hard Skills

Legal DraftingTransaction NegotiationDiligence CoordinationInformation AnalysisCorporate Governance SupportLoan Agreement StructuringBid Letter DraftingRegulatory Change TrackingDeal Project ManagementSecuritization Advisory

Soft Skills

Client Service FocusedEffective CollaborationDecision MakingAttention to DetailVerbal and Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to State Bar

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementAdvisor Practice AcquisitionCorporate FinancePublic Company DisclosureCapital Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal support to our wealth management business’s acquisition program for advisors leaving the industry and seeking to sell their advisor practice (including diligence, drafting, counseling and negotiating all legal aspects of these transactions)
Provide legal support for advisor installment loan program (including advising on program structure, updating form loan agreements, counseling on unique situations, and advising on loan securitizations or warehouse facilities)
Provide legal support for deals to transition advisor businesses of banks and credit unions to Ameriprise (including drafting bid letters and transition documents)
Provide legal support for other capital solutions to advisors (including diligence, bid letters, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordination with outside counsel)
Provide support on all aspects of M&A and corporate development across all business lines and geographies (including performing and coordinating diligence, drafting bid letters and indications of interest, drafting and negotiating various transaction documents, deal project management with subject matter experts, coordination with outside counsel, post-closing and integration / separation support on transactions and additional research and analysis in support of M&A and corporate development)
May support corporate finance and treasury transactions (such as debt offerings)
May assist group in aspects of public company disclosure work - peer research, drafting and other research and analysis
May provide corporate governance support
Tracking relevant regulatory change

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D.
3-5 years of relevant experience
Admission to MN State Bar (or to appropriate state bar given location); maintain good standing
Previous in-house experience (or relevant experience in private practice) in providing practical advice to business partners
Experience performing functions that require drafting of deliverables, information analysis, and coordination of inputs and resources
Make decisions quickly and appropriately using expertise, recognizing high demands of business partners
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness in legal analysis and recommendations delivered both verbally and in writing
Client service focused
Ability to collaborate effectively across the GCO and enterprise, while working respectfully with colleagues and driving results

Benefits

Comp & perks

vacation time
sick time
401(k)
health, dental and life insurances