Counsel – Equity Management

Wealth Enhancement Group

Counsel supporting equity compensation strategy and compliance at Wealth Enhancement. Overseeing legal aspects of equity compensation programs and collaboration with multiple departments.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Legal department lead for equity compensation and equity management matters
Oversee day-to-day legal compliance for WEG’s equity compensation programs, including profits interests, incentive units, and cash-equivalent incentive arrangements
Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of equity compensation programs to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal requirements
Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll, and Equity Administration teams to ensure accurate and compliant equity grants, vesting, settlements, redemptions, and forfeitures
Prepare and review required securities filings, including Form D and related documentation
Manage and coordinate outside securities counsel, including defining scope of engagement and monitoring legal spend
Draft, review, and maintain equity-related documents, including equity plan documents, award agreements, subscription agreements, participant communications, and related templates and internal guidance materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
4–8 years of legal experience with a strong background in equity compensation programs, corporate law and securities law; experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department would be considered
Working knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC rules and exemptions
Experience drafting and advising on equity plan documents, award agreements, and private offering documentation
Strong understanding of equity compensation structures in private company environments
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and balance legal risk with practical business solutions
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)

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Hard Skills & Tools

equity compensation programscorporate lawsecurities lawSecurities Act of 1933Securities Exchange Act of 1934drafting equity plan documentsdrafting award agreementsprivate offering documentationlegal complianceanalytical skills

Soft Skills

detail-orientedproblem-solving abilitiesability to manage complex initiativesbalance legal risk with business solutionsability to work in a fast-paced environmentmanage multiple projectsstrong communication skillscollaborationorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership