Counsel, Wealth Management & Advisor Growth

About the Role

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives, a mission we've proudly advanced since 1859.

Join a collaborative legal team where your expertise will directly influence the growth of one of the nation's leading wealth management organizations. At Equitable, you'll have the opportunity to advise on sophisticated transactions, partner with senior business leaders, and play a key role in expanding our advisor network and wealth management platform. If you're looking for a role that combines meaningful legal work, strategic partnership, and tangible business impact, we encourage you to apply.

Equitable is seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented attorney, experienced in advising wealth management firms to serve as Counsel, Wealth Management & Advisor Growth. In this high-visibility role, you will be the primary legal partner supporting transactions related to the recruitment and onboarding of experienced financial professionals, acquisitions of books of business, and other initiatives that drive the continued success and expansion of our Wealth Management business.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, business strategy, and financial services while partnering with senior leaders to shape key initiatives, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the long-term success of Equitable's Wealth Management business.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with an on-site presence of 2-3 days per week, providing the opportunity for meaningful collaboration while maintaining flexibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the lead legal advisor to Equitable's Wealth Management business, partnering with leadership on strategic growth initiatives, advisor recruitment transactions, and acquisitions of books of business.

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex transactional arrangements that support the continued growth and expansion of our advisor platform, including:

Asset Purchase Agreements

* Asset Retention Agreements

* Loan Agreements

* Promissory Notes

* Recruiting and transition agreements

* Other transaction-related and ancillary documentation

• Provide legal guidance and support for:

  • Recruitment and onboarding of experienced financial professionals and advisor groups

  • Acquisitions of books of business by Equitable

  • Acquisitions of books of business by existing Equitable financial professionals

• Advise on restrictive covenant matters, including non-solicitation, non-compete, and transition-related provisions.

• Review and provide guidance on financial professional candidate applications, hiring agreements, and onboarding documentation.

• Lead engagements with outside counsel and manage complex legal matters, including debt recovery and enforcement actions involving financial professionals.

• Partner closely with Compliance, Litigation, Risk, and business leaders to address regulatory, operational, and transactional considerations.

• Identify legal and regulatory risks while delivering practical, business-focused solutions that support growth objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement by helping develop and refine scalable legal processes that enhance efficiency and support an evolving Wealth Management business.

The total targeted compensation range for this position is $220,000 - $274,000. Total compensation varies based on skills, experience, geographical location and other factors. Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program