Job Description
FINANCIAL SERVICES - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Financial Services & Investment Management Practice Group
Location: Los Angeles, CA\ San Francisco, CA\ Boston, MA\New York, NY\Philadelphia, PA\ Washington, DC
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Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, with a nationally recognized Financial Services practice, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the industry’s most sophisticated asset management and financial regulatory practices, advising a diverse client base that ranges from emerging managers and boutique firms to some of the world’s largest financial institutions. The practice has been at the forefront of innovation in the financial services space for decades, offering attorneys exposure to cutting-edge regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters across the global asset management landscape.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
- 3-7 years of substantive experience in financial services, investment management or securities law.
- Strong working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Experience advising asset managers, investment funds, and financial services firms on regulatory and compliance matters
- Exposure to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), interval funds, business development companies (BDCs), or global asset management regulation is a plus
- Exposure to broker-dealer, commodities, and/or digital asset matters preferred
- Large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Key Responsibilities
- Advise asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds on a wide range of federal securities and financial services regulatory matters
- Counsel clients on fund formation, registration, compliance, and ongoing regulatory obligations
- Assist clients with regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement matters
- Provide guidance on broker-dealer and commodities regulation, as well as emerging issues involving blockchain and digital assets
- Work closely with clients on cross-border regulatory issues impacting global asset management operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal solutions
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most established and forward-thinking financial services practices in the industry. With decades of experience advising market participants, the team remains at the cutting edge of regulatory developments and innovation in asset management. Attorneys benefit from sophisticated, high-impact work, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and long-term career advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs
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Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Asset Managementunmatched
- Attorneyunmatched
- Blockchainunmatched
- Brokerageunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Financial Regulationsunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Investment Fundsunmatched
- Investment Managementunmatched
- Investment Servicesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Securitiesunmatched
- Securities Lawunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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