General Counsel

Smith Arnold Partners, LLC

Overview

We are seeking an in-house General Counsel to lead the firm’s legal and compliance function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership as the platform continues to scale.

The general counsel will have primary responsibility for all legal, regulatory, and governance matters for the adviser and related investment vehicles. This role requires a business-oriented legal executive with deep experience in investment management and mortgage finance who can balance regulatory rigor with practical commercial judgment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage with the majority of costs covered
Competitive 401(k) plan
Collaborative, professional working environment with direct access to senior leadership and meaningful involvement in firm strategy

Position

Title: General Closing Counsel
Location: Stamford, CT
Potential Compensation: Total Earnings Potential to 500k

Responsibilities

Lead all legal, regulatory, and compliance functions for the SEC registered investment adviser
Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the Managing Partners and senior leadership
Oversee compliance with the Investment Advisers Act, including SEC examinations and filings
Provide legal oversight for the acquisition, financing, securitization, and disposition of residential whole loans and REO assets
Advise on mortgage origination, servicing, secondary market transactions, and related regulatory requirements
Support real estate and loan diligence, structuring, and documentation across performing and nonperforming portfolios
Partner with investment and asset management teams on legal issues impacting residential mortgage and real estate strategies
Lead private fund formation and structuring, including fund documentation and investor matters
Provide legal oversight for mortgage, structured finance, securitization, and warehouse transactions
Advise on mortgage regulatory requirements at the federal and state level
Negotiate and manage key commercial, financing, servicing, and vendor agreements
Oversee litigation matters and manage relationships with external counsel
Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk across the platform
Support governance, strategic initiatives, and firm growth

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
5+ years at big law firm, drafting, executing, and negotiation experience
10+ years of relevant legal experience in structured mortgage loans, loan origination + closing
Strong working knowledge of RIA Compliance + Federal Covered Adviser Requirements

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