Hybrid Financial Services Associate - Asset Management

KLA Industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Financial Services & Investment Management Practice Group, based in multiple U.S. locations with hybrid work options.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, active bar admission, and 3–7 years of experience in financial services or securities law. Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to handle multiple matters are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3-7 years of substantive experience in financial services, investment management or securities law
• Strong working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Experience advising asset managers, investment funds, and financial services firms on regulatory and compliance matters
• Exposure to ETFs, interval funds, BDCs, or global asset management regulation is a plus
• Exposure to broker-dealer, commodities, and/or digital asset matters preferred
• Large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Advise asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds on a wide range of federal securities and financial services regulatory matters
• Counsel clients on fund formation, registration, compliance, and ongoing regulatory obligations
• Assist clients with regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement matters
• Provide guidance on broker-dealer and commodities regulation, as well as emerging issues involving blockchain and digital assets
• Work closely with clients on cross-border regulatory issues impacting global asset management operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal solutions

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

KLA Industries is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Financial Services & Investment Management Practice Group, based in multiple U.S. locations with hybrid work options.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, active bar admission, and 3–7 years of experience in financial services or securities law. Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to handle multiple matters are essential.