Legal Analyst

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Legal Analyst position reports to Senior Counsel or Practice Leader. The Corporate Secretarial/Regulatory Group provides corporate secretarial and regulatory support services to select full service Fund Administration mutual fund clients, including open end and closed end funds. Under the direction of Legal Counsel, services include preparing board materials, registration statements, proxy statements and other regulatory filings, reviewing and filing advertising and sales literature and communicating awareness of regulatory changes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Paralegal Support

• Support Senior Counsel or Practice Leader in providing corporate secretarial and regulatory services to a variety of fund clients.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials, amendments to registration statements, proxy statements, Section 16 and Form NPX filings and other regulatory filings for review by Counsel.
• Draft compliance policies and procedures for review by Counsel.
• Prepare various EDGAR and NYSE/AMEX filings for review by Counsel.
• Prepare and submit various EDGAR filings under the supervision of Sr. Legal Analysts/Counsel.
• Review regulatory filings prepared by Financial Reporting such as Form NSARs, Form NCSRs and Form NQs; coordinate comments on such forms with Counsel.
• Assist Counsel in responding to SEC requests for information.
• Prepare and maintain board and regulatory calendars for clients.

2. Research and Analysis

• Analyze proposed and final rule changes and prepare summaries and analyses for review by Counsel.
• Acquire/strengthen knowledge of and experience with federal securities laws with a focus on the Investment Company and Investment Advisers Acts and other laws, rules and regulations affecting mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
• Research, analyze and prepare memoranda for Counsel on a variety of issues relating to the federal securities laws.

3.Administrative Support

• Coordinate the production and mailing of board and committee books.
• Coordinate the production and mailing of compliance manuals.
• Prepare and maintain change logs for compliance manuals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• BS/BA degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• 1 to 3 years of paralegal or related experience.
• Understanding of Mutual fund operations and/or '40 Act experience a plus.

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to drive open issues and projects to resolution.
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work with others in team atmosphere.
• Paralegal certificate or comparable training required.

Salary Range

MA: $65,000 - $90,000 base salary + Annual Bonus Target

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.


We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development-so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.


We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often-pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.