Director and Senior Counsel, Regulation and Markets
Remote
fulltime
About the role
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About Us Are you looking to make a meaningful impact through your work? Join us at the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) . We are an SEC-registered national securities exchange designed to promote fair and orderly markets, as well as help long-term focused companies get the credit they deserve. We are an innovative business ecosystem dedicated to reimagining
the role of capital markets for a more equitable and sustainable future. At LTSE, we work with companies to identify long-term investors that will value their efforts to prioritize sustainable, long-term growth. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to leverage your diverse background and skills toward a compelling mission that delivers tangible results. By supporting businesses in creating multi-stakeholder value, we generate a positive ripple effect that
benefits communities, employees, and beyond. Founded by Eric Ries, a visionary entrepreneur and creator of the Lean Startup methodology, LTSE offers a unique and rewarding environment where you can contribute to building a better future for all. Apply today.
The Role At LTSE, we are working to reshape the public markets to better support long-term value creation. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are seeking Director and Senior Counsel, Regulation and Markets to help advance our regulatory strategy and ensure the strength and integrity of our market. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of market structure, regulation, and innovation. You will help guide LTSE through the evolving securities regulatory landscape while supporting initiatives designed to modernize the public markets. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of SEC and SRO rules, along with significant experience drafting and managing rule filings. You will lead the rule filing process end-to-end - from strategy and drafting through submission and engagement with the SEC - serving as LTSE’s primary point of contact with the Commission. Working closely with teams across the Exchange, you will translate business initiatives into effective regulatory frameworks, provide strategic, risk-based regulatory guidance, and help ensure LTSE maintains the highest standards of compliance and governance. You will also oversee filings throughout the SEC review process, ensuring timely submissions and thoughtful responses to regulatory feedback. This role is ideal for a strategic, experienced regulatory lawyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of the public markets.
Responsibilities Drive the rule filing process, Identifying, drafting, and submitting rule filings to the SEC, acting as the primary point of contact with appropriate staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Overseeing and mentoring junior attorneys in the rule filing process. Advise business and product development personnel on regulatory matters and interpretation of the LTSE Rulebook. Research and interpret complex SEC and SRO rules and regulations. Cover regulatory and industry meetings (eg. CAT, CTA/UTP, etc.). Contribute to regulatory examinations and responses. Assist in preparing materials for the Board and exchange committees. Monitor regulatory developments at the SEC and other SROs. Must Haves JD degree with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience at the SEC, an exchange/SRO, or a law firm covering exchange matters. Proven experience with the 19b-4 filing process and rule drafting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with SEC staff, SROs, outside counsel, Exchange personnel, and Board members. Superior organizational skills, adaptable to a fast-paced start-up culture. Creative problem-solver, capable of meeting stringent deadlines and making decisive recommendations. Nice to Haves Previous experience in a start-up environment. Residency in the New York Tri-state area with preference for occasional in-office attendance (Financial District location). LTSE's
Compensation Philosophy The target salary range for this role is between $230,000 - $290,000 with a mid-point base salary of $260,000. Base
compensation is part of a total rewards package including stock options and
benefits, and may include additional performance incentives. We review all employee pay and
compensation programs annually using multiple databases including Pave, Radford, McLagan, and other peersets, to ensure competitive and fair pay. To determine the
compensation for
the role, we use a data-driven, blended rate approach to ensure we are paying competitively among our peers by benchmarking to companies of similar size and stage, and hire at the 50th percentile (midpoint) of the salary range.
Benefits Some
benefits may only be available for full-time employees. Please check with your recruiter to find out which
benefits you are eligible for. Drive Innovation. Make an impact working with a mission-driven company that shares your desire to create a new kind of public market. Meet Great People . Work with skilled, committed, and supportive teammates, that have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Achieve Balance. Enjoy the LTSE commitment to a sustainable remote-first work environment, including a flexible vacation policy. Prioritize Health. Take charge of your health with rich medical, dental, vision, and EAP
benefits. 100% of employee costs are sponsored by LTSE and there is a small, fixed employee contribution for dependent costs. Focus on Family. All new parents receive up to 4 months of caregiver leave including 8 weeks of full salary continuation, all while keeping your full company-sponsored
benefits for up to the full 4 months. Foster Holistic Wellness and Growth . Receive reimbursements for up to $2000 worth of physical fitness, mental health and wellness, family care, pet care, and learning and development purchases and/or charitable giving annually with our Lifestyle Spending Accounts. Get Set Up for Success. Launch quickly with your company provided laptop, cell phone reimbursement, and $500 home-office stipend. Invest in Savings. Enroll in our 401k program offered through Human Interest, and other benefit programs offered through Gusto. Take Ownership. Full-time employees receive LTSE equity options in both of our entities, with a generous exercise period for those who reach a 2-year milestone. LTSE offers remote employment to candidates who reside in select states. LTSE is committed to championing a performance based culture to advance the LTSE mission. This requires the highest level of employee engagement with a broad diversity of perspective, background and capability to accelerate mission actualization and impact. We believe that inclusion is a team effort, and every team member is expected to participate in building a welcoming and representative culture. LTSE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.We enthusiastically work to make our application and interview processes accessible for candidates with disabilities. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at LTSE? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with MyGreenhouse First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website LTSE Exchange currently offers employment to candidates who reside in select states. Do you currently reside in any of these states? If yes, please select your state. If no, please select "no". * Select... Home Address (please include city and state) * Do you currently live in the USA? * Select... Would you require visa sponsorship now or in the future? * Select... Submit application Powered by Greenhouse
