Senior Corporate Counsel
Company: WisdomTree
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description WisdomTree is seeking a Senior
Corporate Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team. This role is
designed for an experienced corporate attorney who can
independently handle a wide range of general corporate and
commercial legal matters while continuing to expand scope and
responsibility over time. The person in this role will report to
the Chief Legal Officer and will support multiple business
functions and collaborate closely with senior business stakeholders
and senior legal team members on complex and evolving matters.
Responsibilities Provide legal advice and guidance across a broad
range of corporate and commercial matters affecting the business.
Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements,
including master services agreements, SaaS agreements, consulting
agreements, vendor and marketing agreements, data and IP licensing
agreements, NDAs and strategic collaboration agreements. Support
corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic
investments, financings and related documentation and due diligence
activities. Assist with public company and corporate governance
matters, including board and committee materials, SEC reporting
support and corporate recordkeeping. Conduct legal research and
analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations,
including evolving and emerging legal frameworks such as data
privacy, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business,
finance, compliance, technology and operations teams and across
other legal teams within the business. Manage outside counsel on
discrete matters and transactions as needed. Contribute to the
development and improvement of internal legal processes, templates
and policies to support scalability and efficiency. Required
Qualifications/Skills & Experience: J.D. from an accredited law
school. Admitted to practice law in New York and in good standing.
5 years of corporate legal experience, including significant law
firm experience; in-house experience preferred but not required.
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
with the ability to manage matters independently. Solid
understanding of general corporate, transactional and regulatory
matters. Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a
fast-paced environment. Keen interest in learning other areas of
law and having an opportunity to work on many different types of
legal matters and business initiatives. Excellent written and oral
communication skills with strong attention to detail and analytical
rigor. Business-minded approach with the ability to identify
practical legal solutions. Additional Considerations: Experience
supporting asset management, financial services or regulated
businesses. Familiarity with data privacy, technology transactions
or digital asset-related matters. Working knowledge with and
interest in understanding evolving technologies, including
artificial intelligence. Experience working directly with senior
business stakeholders. Eagerness to work as part of a collaborative
team. Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating
unpredictable situations and evolving priorities and building
solutions where precedent may be limited. · Base salary range of
$225,000 through $275,000. · Annual discretionary bonus, payable in
cash and/or equity securities consistent with WisdomTree’s policies
and procedures, and subject to the terms and conditions of
WisdomTree’s equity plan. Base rate offered will be based on
candidate’s experience, qualifications, skillset and geographic
location (to account for comparative cost of living). Benefits for
this Role: WisdomTree offers a comprehensive and competitive
benefits package designed to support the health, financial security
and overall well-being of our employees. Benefits include: ·
medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options; ·
health savings and flexible spending accounts; · employer-paid
life, disability and business travel insurance; · 401(k) plan with
company match; · flexible paid time off; · educational
reimbursement programs; · wellness and fitness activities; · paid
parental leave; and · volunteer time off All such benefits are
subject to the terms and conditions of WisdomTree’s benefits plans
and policies. About Us: WisdomTree is a global financial innovator,
offering a diverse suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models
and solutions, private market investments and digital asset-related
products. Our offerings empower investors to shape their financial
future and equip financial professionals to grow their businesses.
Leveraging the latest financial infrastructure, we create products
that emphasize access and transparency and provide an enhanced user
experience. Building on our heritage of innovation, we offer
next-generation digital products and services related to tokenized
real world assets and stablecoins, as well as our institutional
platform, WisdomTree Connect™, blockchain-native digital wallet,
WisdomTree Prime®*, and have expanded into private markets through
the acquisition of Ceres Partners’ U.S. farmland platform. *The
WisdomTree Prime digital wallet and digital asset services and
WisdomTree Connect institutional platform are made available
through WisdomTree Digital Movement, Inc., a federally registered
money services business, state-licensed money transmitter and
financial technology company (NMLS ID: 2372500) or WisdomTree
Digital Trust Company, LLC, in select U.S. jurisdictions and may be
limited where prohibited by law. WisdomTree Digital Trust Company,
LLC is chartered as a limited purpose trust company by the New York
State Department of Financial Services to engage in virtual
currency business. Visit https://ww.wisdomtreeprime.com, the
WisdomTree Prime mobile app or https://wisdomtreeconnect.com for
more information. Work Smart: Headquartered in New York City,
WisdomTree embraces a “Work Smart” philosophy that transcends
physical workspace, aiming to optimize productivity, efficiency and
effectiveness. Employee time in the office generally is not
prescribed, and team leaders are empowered to determine how their
teams work best, based on their roles, which may include in-person,
in-office engagement. Mission, Vision & Values: WisdomTree is
committed to delivering a better financial experience through the
quality of our products, solutions and engagement, and to be the
leader in delivering best structured access to global asset
classes, empowering clients through innovative solutions and
long-term performance. WisdomTree employees strive for excellence
and innovation, work with transparency and accountability and
support each other as a global team . We welcome the applications
of qualified individuals who will support this mission and thrive
in our collaborative and empowering work environment. Learn more at
https://www.wisdomtree.com WisdomTree is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to the consideration of all
applicants and existing employees for all positions, and we
evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, sex, gender, age, national origin or ancestry,
ethnicity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital
status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic
information, or any other status or condition protected by
applicable law.
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