The Senior Legal Counsel position with our client involves working closely with the legal team to provide clear and concise legal advice on matters related to registered investment companies, public markets, and registered funds. Responsibilities include reviewing regulatory filings, '40 Act fund registration statements, proxy statements, and prospectuses, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and assisting with fund creation, mergers, and new product offerings. The successful candidate must have a JD from a top US law school, 5-8+ years of experience supporting Investment Management/Asset Management '40 Act work, and be a member of the NY or US State Bar.
Ideal candidates will have deep experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act, and other regulatory matters related to registered investment companies, as well as experience advising on investment company disclosure matters, corporate governance, and securities law. Additional experience with ETFs, mutual funds, and public market investment vehicles is preferred. The role offers a competitive base salary, highly competitive bonus structure, 401(k) match, 5 weeks of PTO, fully paid parental leave, and additional benefits and perks. The position also includes a hybrid working environment with 3 days in-office and 2 days working from Philadelphia, PA.