Beneficient

Deputy General Counsel

Beneficient, Dallas

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Position Summary
The Associate General Counsel/Deputy General Counsel will be directly responsible for strategic legal support of the Beneficient business and will actively engage with the Beneficient leadership team. The Associate General Counsel/Deputy General Counsel will handle a broad range of complex legal matters, assume significant responsibility, and work closely with the company’s internal professionals and external counsel and interface with counterparties and customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Primary areas of responsibility will include advising on core business operations, capital markets and securities transactions, general corporate matters, commercial agreements, corporate governance matters, complex strategic transactions, and financial reporting.

Lead drafting and negotiation of transaction agreements (including subscription agreements, stock purchase agreements, partnership agreements, and other bespoke documents and agreements) in connection with executing on the Company’s business providing liquidity and other solutions for investors and managers of private funds.
Review and provide compliance oversight of marketing materials, offering documents, and communications for both private placements and public securities offerings to ensure adherence with SEC regulations, FINRA rules, and other applicable securities laws.
Coordinate with Chief Compliance Officer to establish and maintain robust review processes, resolve complex compliance matters, and implement necessary changes to marketing and communication protocols.
Manage various corporate governance matters including preparation of board meeting materials, board committee charters, resolutions, meeting minutes, and related matters.
Work closely with General Counsel on strategic and other matters relating to all aspects of Beneficient’s business.
Support the Company’s public reporting obligations, including assisting in the preparation and review of SEC periodic reports, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings and obligations.
Draft and negotiate commercial and other agreements and support the corporate development team on mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Minimum of 4-8 years of strong corporate, securities, or M&A experience at either a top law firm or company.
Brings substantial expertise in securities regulation, particularly focused on Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance, with experience managing disclosure obligations, capital markets transactions, private investment funds, and corporate governance matters.
Takes ownership of initiatives from conception through completion, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to excellence, while developing creative approaches that anticipate and resolve complex challenges.
Demonstrates excellent analytical capabilities with ability to conduct independent research and deliver clear, actionable guidance on complex legal and compliance risks to internal stakeholders.
Combines strategic thinking with business acumen to evaluate and communicate the commercial implications of various legal approaches, supported by exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Exhibits strong interpersonal abilities and organizational skills, building trust and credibility with stakeholders across all organizational levels through thoughtful and confident interactions.
Displays refined professional judgment and collaborative spirit when engaging with internal teams and external partners, while maintaining ethical standards and integrity.
Brings a practical, proactive mindset focused on driving business results while ensuring robust risk management and compliance; demonstrates sound business judgment and innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

JD from a top-tier school and excellent academic credentials.
Member of a state bar and eligibility to be admitted to the Texas bar.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal

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