Associate General Counsel, ETFs & Investment Management

Themes ETFs

Greenwich (CT)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Themes ETFs is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to work closely with our Product Development and Portfolio Management teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on ETF, investment management, and securities regulation expertise, with experience in ETF product development, regulatory filings, fund governance, and legal structuring.

This role supports the firm's expanding ETF platform and will play a key part in the development, launch, and ongoing operation of new investment

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to a U.S. state bar.
Minimum 5 years of legal experience in ETFs or investment management.
Strong knowledge of the 1940 Act, 1933 Act, and Advisers Act.
Experience with SEC filings, fund formation, and ETF regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Support legal aspects of ETF launches, including SEC registration statements and prospectuses.
Assist with formation and structuring of new investment vehicles and derivatives-based products.
Coordinate with external counsel, printers, and EDGAR filing agents.
Collaborate with internal teams on board governance, fund approvals, and Section 15(c) materials.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with service providers and counterparties.
Provide regulatory guidance on ETF product structures and industry practices.
Assist in managing external counsel relationships and responses to regulatory inquiries.
Support ongoing legal matters related to the firm's ETF platform and new initiatives.