Associate Counsel, Retail

Job Title: Associate Counsel Retail

Department: Legal/Compliance

FLSA Code: Exempt

Job Reports To: Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel Wealth

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000

Summary:

Associate Counsel will work with Associate General Counsel, Associate Counsel, paralegals and other staff to provide legal support for the firms U.S. registered funds, sub-advisory relationships and other retail products, including separately managed accounts and model-based programs. Will work closely with senior management and other teams across the firm including fund administration and compliance and will handle regulatory issues and general legal matters. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Provide legal advice and support on issues relating to the firms U.S. registered open- and closed-end funds, retail separately managed accounts, model-based programs and sub-advisory relationships with particular emphasis on contracts, distribution, product development, marketing and sales practices.
• Assist in preparation of materials for board meetings; attend board meetings and draft minutes.
• Draft organizational documents, board actions, investment management agreements and service provider contracts.
• Handle regulatory issues, general legal matters and work closely with the compliance and fund administration team.
• Preparation and filing of annual prospectus updates and draft registration statements for new funds; oversee all other required 1940 Act filings.
• Review and negotiate distribution agreements with fund intermediaries.
• Work closely with senior management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Attorney with top credentials, at least 4-8 years of related experience in-house, regulatory, or leading law firm required.
• Has detailed knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment companies including the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Experience with the following:
  • Mutual Funds, [Closed-end Funds] and other registered funds
  • Legal issues relating to asset management
  • Negotiating and drafting contracts
• Intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker and a quick learner with the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas.
• Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and have the potential to be immediately, personally credible within the organization and in the investment and client communities.
• Hardworking with an ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment
• An independent entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to get things done.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Consensus builder and team player [with the ability to work well within an organization].
• Cultural skills and sensitivities to work effectively in a global organization.
• Law degree required.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.

Experience with the following is preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment advisers including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Experience with the following:
  • Exchange-traded Funds
  • Closed-end Funds
  • Separately managed accounts and model-based programs
  • Sub-advisory relationships
  • Compliance
  • ISDA Master Agreements and other ancillary documentation for derivatives business
  • Issues faced by Broker/Dealers

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.