Counsel, ETFs
Core
Provide legal expertise for the firm's global investments function, specifically focusing on the offering and operation of proprietary exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Role type
In-house securities counsel (ETFs)
Builds
Proprietary ETFs and portfolio management initiatives
Domain
Financial services / Securities regulation
Deliverable
Client delivery
Required skills
Securities law expertise, ETF structure knowledge, contract analysis, regulatory compliance analysis, legal research, policy review, outside counsel management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, legal document repository, legal research tools, ebilling
Responsibilities
Advise on federal, state, and international securities laws; negotiate authorized participant and service provider agreements; review ETF-specific compliance policies; analyze legal requirements for shareholder filings and corporate actions; prepare meeting materials for the Board of Directors; oversee outside counsel work
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC