Legal Product Manager

Mutual Fund Paralegal/Legal Administration

Major Responsibilities:

Coordinate the preparation of regulatory filings for mutual funds assigned.

Develop a full understanding of the funds assigned and the regulatory framework involved.

Draft/edit various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including prospectuses (using a content management web-based program), SAIs, supplements, proxy and information statements, 24f-2s and Part C.

Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-SAR.

Identify, research and recommend solutions for issues raised in preparing/reviewing disclosure documents including comments from reviewers.

Coordinate with publishing and/or designated printer for filing documents using EDGAR system as required.

Develop, maintain and monitor tickler files and calendars to coordinate workflow and adhere to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines.

Corporate Secretarial/Governance:

Coordinate the preparation of various memoranda and other documents relating to mutual fund corporate governance matters assigned.

Develop a full understanding of the funds assigned and the regulatory framework involved.

Coordinate the compilation of Board and/or Committee materials.

Draft/edit various documents required by governance actions scheduled or taken, including charter documents, contracts, and procedures.

Review Board and/or Committee materials prepared by others.

Identify, research and recommend solutions for issues raised in preparing/reviewing governance documents including comments from reviewers.

Develop, maintain and monitor tickler files and calendars to coordinate workflow and adhere to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines.

Other:

Special projects as assigned, which may include one or more of the following: Blue Sky liaison, Fidelity Bond or Massachusetts Annual Voluntary Associations filings, Department coordinator for business continuity, Coordinator for trustee website.

Experience/Skills Required:

3+ years of mutual fund paralegal/legal administration experience preferred.

Proficiency in legal requirements of mutual fund governance and registration required.

Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and legal research tools.

Project management skills.

Associates or Bachelors Degree or comparable business experience.