Assistant General Counsel, Institutional Asset Management

Neuberger Berman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuberger Berman seeks an Investment Management Attorney to support its institutional asset management business with legal advice on a variety of matters, including private funds and investment advisory services. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a law firm and extensive knowledge of investment regulations.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ legal experience in a large law firm.
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and related securities law.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and providing support for private funds.
• Negotiating investment advisory agreements.
• Advising on securities and trading issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

JD (Jurist Doctor)

Job description

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Assistant General Counsel, Institutional Asset Management

Apply locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0010392

Neuberger Berman is a leading asset manager seeking an Investment Management Attorney to provide advice and support on a broad variety of legal, regulatory and general corporate matters for its institutional asset management business. The position will primarily support a U.S. registered investment adviser/commodities trading adviser with a broad range of strategies (equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions) and products. This is an exceptional opportunity for a well-rounded investment management attorney who enjoys working in a collegial environment on many different sophisticated matters, wants substantial business team and client contact and is a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Structuring, forming, advising and providing ongoing support with respect to all aspects of private funds, including open-ended funds, closed-end funds and funds-of-one

• Advising on the provision of investment advisory services to institutional separate account clients, including negotiating investment advisory agreements

• Advising with respect to the structuring, development and distribution of products and investment vehicles in the U.S. and outside the U.S.

• Negotiating agreements with service providers and counterparties

• Reviewing requests for proposals (“RFPs”), client questionnaires and institutional marketing materials

• Advising on securities and loan trading issues

• Working closely with the Legal and Compliance Department globally as well as other control functions

• Supervising and working effectively with outside counsel

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience within large law firm

• Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and familiarity with ERISA

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management

• Efficient and resourceful, able to work independently, handling multiple and changing priorities, and meet deadlines

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Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $180,000-$220,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $515 billion in client assets (as of March 31, 2025) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally.

Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.