Senior Legal Counsel, Registered Funds

Confidential

Greenwich, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Communication Skills, Documentation, Financial Services, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Mutual Funds, Negotiation Skills, Regulations, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Team Player
LOCATION
Greenwich, CT
POSTED
Today

Senior Legal Counsel, Registered Funds

About the Company

Financial services.

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team, with a focus on registered funds legal matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on all legal aspects related to registered funds, including the drafting and review of offering, marketing, and other documentation. This role also involves ensuring compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations, particularly in the context of the 1940 Act and its provisions for transactions, fund of fund matters, and advisory services. The Senior Counsel will be expected to negotiate a variety of agreements with registered fund counterparties and manage outside counsel as needed.Applicants for this position should have a JD from a top law school, be admitted to the NY State Bar, and have 4-10 years' of experience in the registered funds or mutual funds legal sector, either in-house or with a leading law firm. A strong background in the '40 Act, registered fund formation, and mutual fund legal matters is essential. The role requires a team player with excellent communication skills, who can work closely with the legal team on a range of projects. The position offers a hybrid working environment and is based in New York City or Greenwich, CT.

Hiring Manager Title
Deputy General Counsel

Functions

  • Legal

About the Company

C

Confidential

American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com