Hiring: Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial Company: Betterment Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 11:54:32 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid About the job Experience: •4 years of relevant in-house or firm transactional experience •At least 4 years of relevant in-house or firm transactional experience Required Skills: •This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees. •This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. •Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements •Provide legal support for a variety of corporate transactions through all stages of the transaction lifecycle, including M&A, securities and technology transactions •Advise on a broad range of commercial legal issues and strategic decisions •Partner with business teams on the development and execution of new and existing products, initiatives, and lines of business •Assist in managing corporate matters, including board/shareholder matters and equity plan administration •Work cross-functionally to identify, investigate and manage risks across the business Qualifications: •In-house experience at a startup or high growth company •Join a team built on these core values •Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease •We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins. •When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community. •We’re financial services pioneers, always finding new ways to improve, optimize, and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA. •Our Commitment To Your Total Well-being •We offer a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options •Ownership: Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants. Compensation: •$170,000 - $185,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!