Junior Legal Counsel
Alexander Chapman · Chicago, Illinois, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
We are currently working with a leading investment management firm that is seeking a mid-level Legal Counselto join its Legal & Compliance team.
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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 mattersAssist with SEC filings and ongoing updates to fund registration statements and offering documentsDraft and review prospectus supplements, regulatory disclosures and other fund documentationSupport fund board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials, memoranda and minutesDraft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including investment management, distribution, intermediary, trading and vendor agreementsAssist with the launch and ongoing maintenance of investment productsRequirements:J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least xzbcwsv one U.S. state bar2+ years of relevant legal experienceStrong experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940Background in registered investment companies, mutual funds, ETFs or related investment productsExperience drafting and negotiating commercial and investment management agreements
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 mattersAssist with SEC filings and ongoing updates to fund registration statements and offering documentsDraft and review prospectus supplements, regulatory disclosures and other fund documentationSupport fund board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials, memoranda and minutesDraft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including investment management, distribution, intermediary, trading and vendor agreementsAssist with the launch and ongoing maintenance of investment productsRequirements:J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least xzbcwsv one U.S. state bar2+ years of relevant legal experienceStrong experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940Background in registered investment companies, mutual funds, ETFs or related investment productsExperience drafting and negotiating commercial and investment management agreements