Associate Director, Legal

We are a Boston-based investment manager that provides global equity investment strategies to institutional investors such as pension plans, endowments, foundations, and registered/unregistered commingled investment funds. We are a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a registered commodity trading advisor and commodity pool operator with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The Legal Team

We are a small team of experienced lawyers responsible for managing the complex legal and regulatory needs of the firm on a global basis. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, business-minded investment management lawyer to join our team to provide proactive legal advice to our institutional asset management business. The lawyer who fills this position will be a key contributor to the firm on a wide variety of legal and business matters and will provide direct, day-to-day support to the firm and key business groups such as trading/portfolio management, investment services, client operations, relationship management and business development. We believe strongly in professional growth, development, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and regulatory advice to business groups and collaborate with stakeholders on firm-wide projects and initiatives
• Proactively monitor global regulatory developments and devise internal and external communication and implementation strategies
• Provide general corporate advice and support as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced asset management attorney
• Works independently and escalates appropriately
• Is a self-starter that works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures
• Is able to work in a dynamic environment and prioritize under tight deadlines
• Maintains a superior work ethic, strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and is able to work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
• 7+ years of investment management legal and regulatory experience at an established investment manager, hedge fund, large law firm or similar service provider
• An understanding of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to investment managers
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Comfortable being the primary contact on legal related inquiries

We maintain a friendly, team-oriented environment and place a high value on professionalism, attitude and initiative.