Managing Director / Managing Counsel, Institutional Distribution, Americas
Core
Lead the legal team supporting institutional distribution and client coverage across the Americas, providing strategic legal advice on investment management agreements, regulatory compliance, and product operations.
Role type
Senior IC managing counsel (legal leadership)
Builds
Institutional client contracts, investment management agreements, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Domain
Financial services / Investment management / Institutional distribution
Required skills
Investment management law, ERISA, securities and banking laws, contract negotiation, team leadership, regulatory risk management, cross-jurisdictional coordination
Preferred skills
Law firm and in-house experience, Canadian and Latin American regulatory knowledge, product onboarding expertise
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the legal team for institutional distribution; oversee drafting and negotiation of institutional client contracts; advise on regulatory developments including ERISA and securities laws; partner with business teams on product onboarding and marketing review; mentor and develop attorneys; manage legal resources and team priorities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
