Our Asset Management Group is seeking an experienced Registered Funds Associate with roughly 3–6 years of legal experience to join our Washington, D.C. office. The role sits within the broader Corporate Department and focuses on the full range of matters affecting registered investment companies and their advisers and boards.

You will counsel clients across mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, listed closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, and business development companies, as well as their trustees and directors, and advise investment advisers on business and regulatory issues. Work includes fund formation, registration and ongoing compliance, product development (including novel product designs), and drafting and reviewing prospectuses, statements of additional information, and shareholder reports.

The position involves legal research and analysis on novel regulatory questions, advising on compliance with the federal securities laws, and representing clients before regulators such as the SEC and state securities authorities. You will collaborate closely with client lawyers, portfolio managers, product development teams, and compliance officers, and will help train and guide junior attorneys and legal staff.

Minimum of 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, particularly those governing registered investment companies and registered investment advisers
Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to clients and internal stakeholders
Flexibility to work independently and as part of a global team
Proficiency in the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies is preferred

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