Senior Counsel - 1940 Act

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About Our Client

Financial services client.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with other members of the legal team, advising the business on the following legal matters:

  • Provide clear and concise legal advice to business units on registered investment companies, public markets, registered funds, particularly focusing on 1940 Act support
  • Review regulatory filings, '40 Act fund registration statements, proxy statements and prospectuses
  • Ensure all marketing, operational and investment matters are in compliance with various regulations pertaining registered investment companies and funds
  • - Assist with fund creation, mergers and new product offerings/changes to existing products
  • Work directly with internal business partners

Please apply today to have your resume considered within 24 hours.

The Successful Applicant
  • JD from a top US law school
  • NY or US State Bar
  • 5-8+ years of experience gained at a top law firm supporting Investment Management/Asset Management '40 Act work and/or in-house with a financial services company
  • Must have deep experience providing advice on the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act and other regulatory matters pertaining to a registered investment company
  • Experience advising clients on investment company disclosure matters, corporate governance and securities law
  • Experience reviewing board materials, '40 act fund registration statements, proxy statements, regulatory filings and prospectuses
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
  • Willing to work in-office 3x per week 1x in NYC 2x in Philadelphia, PA

Nice to have:

  • Additional experience working with ETFs, mutual funds and public market investment vehicles preferred
  • Experience with 1940 Act compliance matters
  • Broker-dealer legal and compliance experience
What's on Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Highly competitive bonus structure
  • 401(k) match
  • 5 weeks PTO
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Additional benefits and perks
  • Hybrid working environment with 3x in-office, 2x work from Philadelphia, PA
  • Excellent company culture
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