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Junior Legal Counsel

Alexander Chapman

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

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

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 xhyhwjd 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
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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