Leading law firm is seeking a Registered Funds Associate to join its Asset Management group in Chicago. The role focuses on counseling clients on the full spectrum of matters affecting registered investment companies and their advisers, including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, interval funds, BDCs, and trustee/director issues.

Day-to-day work includes fund formation and registration, drafting and reviewing prospectuses and shareholder communications, advising on product development and novel structures, conducting legal research on securities and Investment Company/Advisers Act issues, and interacting with regulatory authorities. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with portfolio managers, product and compliance teams and mentoring junior attorneys.

3–6 years post-qualification experience in registered funds/asset management or securities regulatory practice
Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act and Exchange Act
Experience drafting prospectuses, SAI, shareholder reports and other fund documents
Proven experience interacting with SEC or state securities regulators and advising on fund registration/compliance
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the relevant state bar

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