Vice President, U.S. Registered Funds Legal Counsel
Core
Provide legal advice and consult on regulatory and compliance issues for the structuring, launch, distribution, and day-to-day operations of US registered funds, with a focus on active exchange-traded funds.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (Vice President level)
Builds
US registered funds (active ETFs)
Domain
Financial services / Asset management / Securities law
Required skills
U.S. federal securities law expertise, asset management experience, SEC registration statement drafting, contract negotiation, regulatory proposal review, outside counsel management, risk mitigation strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in major law firm or leading financial services legal department, superior academic credentials from nationally-recognized law school
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist with new fund launches including product development and structuring; Draft and update SEC registration statements and regulatory documents; Manage outside counsel's review of fund documents; Advise business teams on key initiatives and special projects; Collaborate with compliance to enhance internal policies and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
