Compliance Attorney
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Other
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: May 29, 2026
Job ID: 647770
Job Description
Title Compliance Attorney
Location Remote East Coast
Preferred- New York
Pay Range $70-75 per hour
The Planet Group is seeking a Compliance Attorney to support control room functions and help scale private investment activity. This role requires frequent interaction with investment teams and business partners, along with a strong understanding of wall-crossing procedures, conflicts checks, company research, non-disclosure agreements, and transaction monitoring within compliance systems.
Responsibilities- Support policies and processes designed to mitigate and manage potential conflicts arising from public and private investment activity
- Monitor deal pipeline activity, collaborate with deal teams, and ensure accurate tracking of potential transactions within internal systems
- Research potentially impacted public securities and issuers, as well as relevant company and transaction details, to support materiality determinations and conflicts assessments
- Conduct ongoing review of deal developments and transaction status
- Review, negotiate, and execute deal-related non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Assist with implementation and integration of compliance control room platforms, including migration of legacy data and coordination with related pipeline systems
- Support regulatory analysis involving securities and insurance-related compliance matters
- Monitor and track regulatory and industry developments; draft summaries, guidance, and proposed policy language as needed
- Participate in ad hoc Compliance projects, including risk assessments, regulatory reporting, governance initiatives, and other special projects
- Provide support across broader investment compliance programs, including policies, code of ethics, testing, and controls
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant investment, compliance, or legal experience
- JD required, along with control room experience and experience reviewing and negotiating deal-related M&A NDAs
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- Understanding of fixed income asset classes and investment products; private credit experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge of securities regulations and investment compliance topics, including:
- Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Management of material non-public information (MNPI)
- SEC and other regulatory requirements for buy-side institutional investors
- Experience with control room and trading-related systems preferred (e.g., DealCloud, MCO, Aladdin, Bloomberg, PitchBook, CapIQ)
- Interest in expanding knowledge of regulatory, legal, and compliance topics related to asset management and insurance industries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High ethical standards, professionalism, and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
