SVP, Senior Counsel - 40 Act

Posted 2 hours 56 minutes ago by Page Executive

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Lincolnshire, New York, United Kingdom, LN4 4
Job Description

Hybrid role with 4 days in office in NYC

Reporting to Deputy GC role will focus on registered funds legal matters

About Our Client

Financial services.

Job Description

The Senior Counsel will work with the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the legal team.

Main Responsibilities
  • Advise on all registered funds related legal matters, including drafting and reviewing all offering, marketing and documentation, reviewing for SEC and FINRA compliance
  • Provide legal advice and aid in provisions relating to 1940 Act compliance as it pertains to transactions, fund of fund matters, advisory, etc.
  • Negotiate a wide range of agreements with registered fund counterparties, including closed-end funds, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts and various fund managers
  • Manage outside counsel as necessary
  • Work closely with other members of the legal team on additional projects as they arise
The Successful Applicant
  • JD from top law school with excellent academic credentials and GPA
  • Admitted to NY State Bar
  • 4-10 years of experience within the Registered Funds/Mutual Funds group of a top law firm or in-house at a
  • 4-10+ years of fund formation experience within the registered fund or mutual fund space
  • Strong knowledge of the 1933 Act and 1940 Act and Forms N-1A and N-2
  • Member in good standing of NY Bar or another state or jurisdiction
  • Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm is a plus
  • 1934 Act as well as Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rules experience is a plus
  • Experience working with UITS and ETFs is preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
  • Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capabilities
What's on Offer
  • Hybrid working environment (4x in office per week) in New York City or Greenwich, CT
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Unlimited PTO and parental leave
  • 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine
  • 401K match