This institutional money manager is looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 to 6 years at a leading law firm to provide regulatory, compliance and corporate legal support to for its Newport Beach, CA office.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge legal and regulatory matters for one of the world’s leading investment managers.The candidate would analyze compliance and trading issues, draft and review compliance policies, review and negotiate agreements, including investment management agreements, and participate in special projects, such as regulatory audits, litigation matters and general corporate work.The candidate would be involved in resolving legal issues in connection with expansion of its business model and development of new products.
Position Requirements:
Member of the bar of any U.S. state
Minimum three to six years as an associate at a leading law firm
Knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment advisers, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Industry experience including in-house experience within the asset management/fixed income industry is a plus.
Some knowledge of ERISA and general securities rules a plus
Strong oral and written communications skills
Leadership skills to achieve the best results from a high caliber group of individuals
Well organized, high energy/self starter with the ability to work independently within the firm’s demanding and highly focused environment
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a team environment, and have the ability to interact effectively with other senior level employees outside contacts, including its clients
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Clear commitment to its culture, values and approach
Company Description:
This Investment Management company is fixated on fixed-income products. With more than $750 billion of assets under management, the company is one of the world's foremost bond fund managers, overseeing more than 70 mutual funds invested in such financial instruments as corporate paper, emerging markets debt, municipal bonds, mortgage-backed securities, credit default swaps, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as stocks. The company also offers managed accounts, separate accounts, and closed-end funds. With offices in Newport Beach, New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Munich, Toronto and Hong Kong, the company services both retail and institutional investors worldwide.
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