Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, ETFs - Investment Management Firm
Job Description:
- Assist in the organization, registration and listing of the firm's exchange-traded funds
- Prepare and/or review fund registration statements, periodic reports, other regulatory filings and support general fund matters, including coordination with external counsel and service providers
- Provide legal advice to the business relating to the company's investment products, services and support operating areas of the firm focused on the development, management, regulatory disclosure, and distribution of exchange-traded funds, indexes, sub-advisory relationships, separate accounts and separately managed accounts
- Assist with board meetings and governance, including preparing and reviewing agendas, resolutions, minutes and materials prepared internally and by third parties
- Assist in negotiating service and other agreements related to the investment management, exchange-traded funds, and indexing businesses
- Research and provide support with implementing new regulations, including working across business lines to understand the potential impact to the firm and assist in creating/updating policies and procedures
- Partner closely with compliance, operations, and portfolio management personnel to ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures
Requirements:
- JD degree and admitted to practice law in New York
- 4+ years of experience working as an investment management attorney with a law firm and/or another fund complex
- Expert knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and exchange rules and requirements for ETFs
- Strong attention to detail and writing, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Desire to learn and increase scope of work and responsibilities as needs arise and experience allows
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and complete projects on a timely basis
The office operates under a hybrid schedule, in-office Tuesday through Thursday and remote on Monday and Friday.
