CareerPlan

Registered Funds Senior Counsel

Malvern, PA, USFull-time$120k–$210k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide legal advice and representation on matters related to the Investment Company Act of 1940, including fund formation, governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives.

Role type

Senior in-house counsel (registered funds)

Builds

Registered investment funds and related compliance frameworks

Domain

Financial services / Investment management / Regulatory law

Required skills

Investment Company Act of 1940 expertise, SEC regulations knowledge, fund governance, regulatory compliance, legal drafting, negotiation, analytical skills

Preferred skills

BDCs knowledge, closed-end funds experience, tender offer and interval funds familiarity

Technologies

Legal research databases, regulatory filing systems

Responsibilities

Advise on the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related rules; Draft and negotiate legal documents such as registration statements and regulatory filings; Monitor legislative and regulatory developments; Represent Vanguard's interests with third parties including government agencies; Direct and manage outside counsel; Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities