Registered Funds Associate (3–6 PQE) — Asset Management, Boston

An established asset management practice within a leading law firm is seeking a registered funds associate with three to six years of experience to join its Boston team. The group advises registered investment companies and their boards, as well as investment advisers, on the full spectrum of business and regulatory matters.

The role offers exposure to a diverse product set — mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, listed closed-end funds, interval and tender offer funds, and business development companies — with responsibility spanning fund formation and registration through ongoing compliance. The associate will also support product development, including novel fund structures, and advise advisers on regulatory obligations.

Day-to-day work includes drafting and reviewing prospectuses, statements of additional information, and shareholder reports; researching novel legal questions; and engaging with regulators such as the SEC and state securities authorities. The position involves close collaboration with client-side lawyers, portfolio managers, product development teams, and compliance officers, and includes mentoring junior attorneys. Subject-matter support on related financial services transactions is also part of the remit.

• 3–6 years of legal experience practicing as a registered funds attorney
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations governing registered investment companies and investment advisers, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly
• Ability to build and maintain client and colleague relationships and work both independently and within a global team
• Proficiency in the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence tools is preferred
• Application requires a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript