US Lawyer

Wahed Invest
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Communication","Project management","Collaboration","Legal drafting"]

Lead the design, launch, and ongoing management of Wahed’s US private client legal offering (iWill/iWaqf), focusing on Wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and Islamic legacy planning. Build scalable legal services in a fast‑growing fintech environment, collaborate with product/compliance/ops, and ensure US regulatory alignment across states.

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Wahed Invest
Wahed Invest
3 months ago

US Lawyer

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Job Summary

Lead the design, launch, and ongoing management of Wahed’s US private client legal offering (iWill/iWaqf), focusing on Wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and Islamic legacy planning. Build scalable legal services in a fast‑growing fintech environment, collaborate with product/compliance/ops, and ensure US regulatory alignment across states.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the legal development and establishment of Wahed’s US private client offering, focusing on Wills, probate, trusts, estate administration, and Islamic legacy planning.
  • •Advise on state-by-state requirements, licensing, regulatory considerations, and appropriate legal structures for launching estate planning services in the US.
  • •Draft, review, and maintain client-facing legal documents, templates, precedents, workflows, and guidance notes.
  • •Ensure services are legally robust and client-friendly for faith-aligned legacy planning for Muslim families.
  • •Collaborate with leadership across product, compliance, operations, marketing, technology, and customer experience to build a scalable legal service and operating model for iWill and iWaqf.

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in at least one US state.
Experience:FintechIslamic financePrivate client advisory
Skills:CommunicationProject managementCollaborationLegal drafting
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wahed Invest
Provides a Shariah-compliant robo-advisory platform offering halal investment portfolios, automated investing, and financial planning tools for Muslim and ethical investors across multiple markets.
Industry: Wealth Management
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2015
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