Junior Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel | Investment Management

We are currently working with a leading investment management firm that is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong registered funds and investment management background to work closely with business professionals on a broad range of legal, regulatory and product-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to internal business teams on investment management, registered funds, ETFs and related regulatory matters
• Assist with SEC filings and ongoing updates to fund registration statements and offering documents
• Draft and review prospectus supplements, regulatory disclosures and other fund documentation
• Support fund board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials, memoranda and minutes
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including investment management, distribution, intermediary, trading and vendor agreements
• Assist with the launch and ongoing maintenance of investment products

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• 2+ years of relevant legal experience
• Strong experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Background in registered investment companies, mutual funds, ETFs or related investment products
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and investment management agreements

Location: Boston or Chicago