VP, Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Exams and Inquiries

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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.

LPL Financial is seeking an experienced and skilled attorney to join its Regulatory Examinations & Inquiries team as a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel.

This role is responsible for managing regulatory examinations and inquiries received by LPL. The position operates with significant autonomy and partners closely with Legal, Compliance, Supervision, and business leadership to address matters involving legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk.

The ideal candidate brings relevant experience working on securities exam or enforcement matters, can thrive in a fast-paced business environment, manage a substantial docket autonomously, and collaborate closely with other members of the Legal Department and other LPL units.  Experience with bank, credit union, or Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) regulatory matters is preferred but nor required.

• Manage regulatory examinations and inquiries from FINRA, the SEC, states and other SROs and regulators.  This includes supporting LPL’s OCC-regulated affiliate and institutional partners in connection with bank and credit union regulatory examinations.
• Evaluate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks in connection with matters, and advise on appropriate response strategies.
• Represent the Firm in interactions with regulators, including negotiation of information requests, written responses, and resolution of issues.
• Advise on emerging regulatory developments and assess potential impacts to the Firm.

• Serve as a legal advisor on complex regulatory matters with firm-wide implications.
• Partner with business stakeholders to enhance policies and procedures and to develop practical solutions that balance regulatory obligations and business objectives.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and industry partners.

• Provide mentoring, guidance, and leadership to attorneys and legal professionals across the department.
• Drive policy and process improvements that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and support overall team success and development.

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.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of experience working on securities exam or enforcement matters. 
• Relevant experience handling complex regulatory matters within a law firm, in-house legal department, or regulatory agency.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to broker-dealers and investment advisers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability navigating complex, novel, and ambiguous regulatory matters.
• Ability to assess enterprise-wide legal and regulatory implications and develop strategic solutions.
• Ability to effectively represent the Firm with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance business objectives, regulatory obligations, and risk considerations.

• Experience with bank, credit union, or OCC regulatory matters is preferred but not required.

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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(6) , 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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