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
Junior Legal Counsel in Chicago at Alexander Chapman
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