Lead Mutual Fund Attorney - REMOTE

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Mutual Fund Attorney to provide legal support to mutual funds and their service providers. This remote role involves ensuring compliance with federal securities laws and regulations, advising companies and boards on complex legal matters, and contributing to governance and compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues under federal securities laws and provide practical legal advice to business partners.
• Assist in regulatory disclosure, filings, and interactions with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Provide legal support for management’s work with the Board of Trustees.
• Assist in the oversight and conduct of Board meetings.
• Prepare and/or lead preparation of Board memoranda, resolutions, minutes, service provider contracts, and fund charter documents.
• Support management’s compliance function and related governance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor required.
• Minimum of four years of legal experience in investment management or securities practice.
• Strong relationship management skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise, and well-organized legal advice and written work.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience overseeing and collaborating with paralegals and other legal professionals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and remote collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Employer-paid cash balance retirement plan at 4%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• 20 days paid time off plus nine paid company holidays.
• Flexible Diversity Celebration Day and 40 hours of paid volunteer time annually.

Location

• Remote position