Counsel

Full-time

No

# Job Summary

Ameriprise Financial is looking for an experienced lawyer to provide legal advice to its institutional and retail asset management lines of business. The Counsel will join the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) to support Columbia Threadneedle Investments and will be based in Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Minneapolis, Minnesota; or New York, New York.

# Job Responsibilities

The Counsel will be responsible for:

* Providing legal advice to Columbia Threadneedle Investments lines of business regarding products, services and operations, training/client disclosure material, contracts, and other legal matters relevant to the line of business supported.
* Analyzing and assessing risk in relatively straightforward cases or those which the General Counsel's Office has dealt with previously to offer precedent, but also comfortable addressing non-routine matters.
* Offering legal insight to aid in business decision-making consistent with goals and objectives.
* Working with/managing relationships with outside counsel, as required.
* Managing certain regulatory filing processes for the lines of business supported and ensuring timely and accurate filings that comply with industry regulations and standards.
* Reviewing proposals and agreements drafted by our Contract Office or presented by the business.
* Editing and recommending alternatives based on a sold legal perspective and experience.
* Monitoring laws and regulations to ensure compliance within the business line supported and enterprise overall, as appropriate.
* Escalating concerns and offering recommendations for solutions to issues that arise.
* Monitoring the results of solution implementation.
* Benchmarking evolving industry standards and practices.
* Working with . affiliates, attorneys, and clients.
* Negotiating and drafting agreements within purview of role and lines of business based on legal experience and knowledge of subject matter.
* Utilizing assistance from other legal staff, as needed.
* Negotiating various forms of investment management agreements with institutional clients and intermediary agreements with broker/dealers, wrap program sponsors, insurance companies and other intermediaries.
* Assisting with maintenance of 529 plan offering documents.

# Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

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* 1-3 years’ relevant experience.
* Proficiency in computer-based legal research and document preparation, such as Westlaw, Lexis, and Microsoft office applications.
* Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and thoughtfulness in legal analysis and recommendations delivered both verbally and in writing.
* Strong relationship skills with the ability to deliver tough messages to both senior managers and employees at all levels in line of business.
* The ability to drive results with minimum supervision and handle day-to-day inquiries independently with judgment as to when to escalate more complex matters.
* The ability to collaborate effectively across the GCO and enterprise, while working respectfully with colleagues and driving results.

In addition, the preferred candidate will have:

* 3 - 5 years of experience with the financial services industry, in particular broker-dealers, investment advisers, asset management, and/or insurance, and applicable laws and regulations.
* A solid understanding of both general principles of law and regulations and those applicable to core practice area(s), in particular the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations thereunder.
* Solid drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
* The ability to communicate results to appropriate audiences and suggest risk assessed alternative courses of action.
* The ability to apply legal knowledge and analytical abilities to solve business problems and aid in decision-making in a commercial environment.
* The ability to master new bodies of legal knowledge as regulations and business objectives evolve.
* Comfort with interactions that are sometimes non-routine on complex matters.

# Salary

New York Residents Only: The estimated base salary for this role is $103,700 - $179,100 / year. Base salaries are determined in part based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that support all aspects of your health and well-being.

# About Ameriprise

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

# Job Title

Counsel - Remote Hybrid - Columbia Threadneedle Investments

# Job Summary

Ameriprise Financial is looking for an experienced lawyer to provide legal advice to its institutional and retail asset management lines of

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