Attorney needed for Newark office

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Newark office of our client seeks an attorney with 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. The candidate will serve as a member of Investments? legal team. Will provide legal advice to internal business clients on investment advisory, investment company, and regulatory issues in developing new strategies and supporting existing strategies. Provide legal support to key internal partners, including product development, sales team, compliance, and marketing departments. Review annual ADV disclosures and any amendments; also assist with registration and regulatory disclosures for funds, including annual registration statements, N-CSR and semi-annual reports, proxy statements, and information statements. Provide legal support for responses to regulatory inquiries. Must be in good standing and be admitted to practice law in New Jersey (or must be obtained within 12 months of start date) or obtain the New Jersey In-House Counsel License within 18 months of start date. Must have experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Familiarity with retail separately managed accounts, ETFs, and/or insurance mutual funds is required.

Legal