Senior Associate, Fund Paralegal – Mutual Funds

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Summary: Provide support to attorneys and business personnel who advise and support the firm’s registered funds (open-end, closed-end and sub-advised funds). Primary responsibilities will include maintaining and updating disclosure documents for the funds with the SEC in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, preparing and disseminating materials for the Board of Directors and drafting and updating routine contracts with fund intermediaries and service providers to the funds. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities: Support 1940 Act attorneys with maintaining, updating and organizing registered fund registration documents and all exhibits, including routine contracts Review routine SEC filings of funds and handle EDGAR filing process for all fund SEC filings Coordinate with internal and external fund counsel on registered fund filings including registration statements, proxy statements and prospectus supplements Draft and update timelines, project plans and facilitate execution of routine quarterly and annual process for SEC filings Help prepare, obtain, assemble, and disseminate Board materials Support attorneys and compliance personnel in tracking new laws, regulations and industry developments, and assist in communicating developments and new procedures to business personnel Research, retrieve and organize fund and adviser records, and assist attorneys with corporate governance matters Work with marketing department and vendors to distribute fund prospectuses, proxy statements and prospectus supplements Prepare and file forms under Section 16 of the Exchange Act Prepare and file corporate governance forms and correspondence with the New York Stock Exchange Coordinate with sub-advised clients and provide information for their fund filings Recordkeeping, including electronic and paper document and file management Work closely with and assist other members of the legal/compliance department

Qualification and Experience Minimum Requirements: 2 – 4 years paralegal experience, asset management experience preferred Law firm background or mutual fund legal or compliance background is strongly preferred Knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Security Act of 1933 preferred but not required Excellent oral, organizational, and writing skills are required Very strong analytical, project management and leadership skills are required Ability to interact with personnel from all levels of the organization Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Bachelor’s Degree Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives Highly motivated, detail oriented and able to work independently MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required

Legal