Save JobEmail Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsTop 10 retirement fund organization expanding their In-House team.Fortune 1000 finance organization building its In-House legal capability.About Our ClientAward winning financial organization specialized in retirement products. Working with a highly reputable, In-House legal team, you will provide specialist guidance on a range of legal issues including the 1940 Act.Job DescriptionA varied role, working within the In-House Legal Team, as the Mutual Funds Counsel you will:Provide clear and concise legal advice to business units on mutual funds, particularly focusing on 1940 Act supportReview regulatory filings, 1940 Act fund registration statements, proxy statements and prospectusesEnsure all marketing, operational and investment matters are in compliance with various regulations pertaining to an RIAAssist with fund creation, mergers and new product offerings/changes to existing productsPrepare materials for board meetings and attend board meetingsWork closely with the Managing Counsel on a wide range of special projectsWork directly with internal business partnersMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantDemonstrable qualifications/ background for the Mutual Funds Counsel:JD from a top US law schoolNY State Bar4-8 years of experience gained at a top law firm and/or in-house with a financial services companyMust have experience providing advice on the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act and other regulatory matters pertaining to a registered investment adviser/registered fundsExperience advising clients on investment company disclosure matters, corporate governance and securities lawExperience reviewing board materials, 1940 Act Fund registration statements, proxy statements, regulatory filings and prospectusesAdditional experience working with life insurance, mutual funds, and insurance products is preferredExcellent communication skillsWilling to work in-office 2-3 days per week in NYCWhat's on OfferAs Mutual Funds Counsel, aside from working within a highly thought of In-House legal team you will benefit from:Competitive base salary and wider compensation/ incentive planHighly competitive bonus structureHybrid working environment: 2-3 days/ week in the prestigious New York, Manhattan office and 1-2 days/ week working from homeIndustry leading 401(k) planComprehensive health insurance planGenerous PTOHealthy work/ life balance and extensive wider benefits package, well-being perks etc.Fully paid parental leaveExcellent company cultureContactAnna JacobsQuote job refJN-022023-5952616Job summarySectorLegalSub SectorGeneral Counsel - In-houseIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract TypePermanentConsultant nameAnna JacobsJob ReferenceJN-022023-5952616Job NatureHybrid working
