Senior Assistant General Counsel

About the Company

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser founded in 2011. It mobilizes capital across the public, private, and social sectors to improve outcomes in workforce mobility, health, and housing, with over $500 million in investments deployed.

Responsibilities

• Advise deal teams on structuring, drafting, and negotiating financing and outcome-contingent agreements
• Serve as a strategic thought partner throughout the deal lifecycle
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, investor agreements, and private placement memoranda
• Form and manage special purpose vehicles for impact investments
• Conduct legal due diligence and draft investment agreements
• Oversee corporate governance and entity management for the nonprofit parent and 20+ subsidiaries
• Manage the organization’s RIA compliance program, including policies, testing, and regulatory filings
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel on transactional and fund matters

Requirements

• J.D. and active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 8 years relevant legal experience
• Background at a major law firm or equivalent in-house experience
• Foundation in fund formation/management, transactional work, and financial regulation
• Ability to quickly master unfamiliar legal areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in impact investing, nonprofit management, or social interventions
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and delivering creative, practical solutions
• Capacity to work independently while contributing to team priorities
• Commitment to inclusion, belonging, and equity

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursement
• Hybrid work model with collaborative offices in five cities
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Annual professional development budget and mentorship programs