Junior Asset Management Counsel - Regulatory & Product

Ameriprise Financial; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a licensed attorney to support its asset management business from the Legal Department. The role collaborates with trading, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance and practical legal advice for front-office launches.

The ideal candidate has JD, 0–3 years of experience, and can quickly learn U.S. regulatory frameworks. The position offers in-office collaboration across major cities and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership.
• 0–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house at a financial institution.
• Knowledge of trading documentation is desirable however not a must.
• Understanding of U.S. financial regulation and investor protection frameworks.
• Knowledge of asset management business.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical advice.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. regulatory frameworks including Dodd-Frank, SEC and CFTC rules, Investment Advisers Act, FINRA and state securities laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments across derivatives, trading and advisory and assess impact on business practices and documentation.
• Provide guidance on cross-border regulatory requirements including EMIR and margin rules where applicable.
• Draft, review and negotiate trading and advisory agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, MSFTAs, futures and options documentation, prime brokerage and advisory agreements.
• Maintain legal templates, playbooks and negotiation guidelines.
• Support fund launches and new product development as needed.
• Provide legal input on trading strategies, investment products, and client solutions.
• Partner with trading, risk, compliance, operations, client management and product teams.
• Coordinate with counterparties, regulators and outside counsel.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership

Job description

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a licensed attorney to support its asset management business from the Legal Department. The role collaborates with trading, product, compliance, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance and practical legal advice for front-office launches.

The ideal candidate has JD, 0–3 years of experience, and can quickly learn U.S. regulatory frameworks. The position offers in-office collaboration across major cities and a comprehensive benefits program.