Associate Counsel

About Us:

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with more than $70 billion in assets. The company is the leader in strategies such as dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.

Position Summary:

ProShares is seeking a talented attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ETF attorney with 3-5 years of experience to build their skills while working to develop products on the cutting-edge of the ETF Industry. You will have the opportunity to learn from a seasoned team of legal and compliance professionals and work closely with the experts behind innovative products launches like BITO, the first bitcoin linked ETF, and ISPY, the first daily covered call ETF.

As part of ProShares Legal Team, you will:

1. Lead: Spearhead the preparation of SEC regulatory materials, including registration statements, for our diverse and expanding line-up of ETFs and mutual funds.
2. Innovate: Support the development and launch of industry-leading ETFs by preparing regulatory documents and advising business teams.
3. Negotiate: Negotiate and draft a diverse array of contracts including vendor agreements, license agreements, technology agreements, and derivative contracts.
4. Influence: Provide guidance on regulatory and legal issues that impact the firms ETF, mutual fund and Investment advisory businesses; coordinate with industry trade groups to help shape regulatory outcomes.
5. Engage: Actively participate in the Board oversight process by preparing memos, resolutions, and minutes.

Education and Experience:

Experience required to fill this position should include familiarity with mutual funds and mutual fund regulation. ETF and commodity pool experience is a plus. Prefer candidates with the following specific requirements:

• 3-5 years of law firm or in-house legal experience with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and investment advisers.
• Knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Securities Act of 1933.
• JD degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to balance competing priorities and work independently in a cross-functional team environment.
• Outstanding communications, analytical and organizational skills required.
• Exceptional writing skills required.
• Prior experience with a content management system preferred.