Mutual Fund Paralegal - Global Compliance Pace

AllianceBernstein; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein is seeking a Mutual Fund Paralegal to join the Mutual Fund Legal Group in Nashville. You will support the preparation of fund registrations, organizational documents, and board materials, while coordinating with attorneys on fund contracts and regulatory filings.

The role requires at least 3 years of paralegal experience in-house or at a law firm, a college degree (preferred), and familiarity with MS Office and fund structures (open-end/ETF).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in an in-house legal department or law firm.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.
• Experience working with open-end, closed-end, and exchange-traded funds is a plus.
• Knowledge of Diligent Boards software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and update of fund registration statements including Part Cs, and supplements to prospectuses.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of documentation related to the organization, reorganization, modification, and liquidation of funds.
• Assist in product development and mutual fund and ETF creations/launches. Assist with administrative projects including uploading and managing Board materials to Diligent and performing other duties relevant to Board materials.
• Coordinate, compile, organize and review agendas, resolutions, and materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings; assemble and obtain applicable reports for Board Books.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of fund contracts.
• Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-CENS.
• Assist in the creation of proxy materials. Assist in the preparation and filing of Tender Offer documents for closed-end funds.
• Maintain internal document repositories–organize and maintain fund records for assigned funds, including electronic document and file management.
• Maintaining up-to-date listing of Officers and portfolio managers for our funds in databases.
• Develop and maintain “tickler” files and calendars for assigned funds to coordinate workflow and assure adherence to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Open-end funds

Closed-end funds

ETFs

Diligent Boards

Education

College degree

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Diligent Boards

Microsoft Office

Job description

AllianceBernstein is seeking a Mutual Fund Paralegal to join the Mutual Fund Legal Group in Nashville. You will support the preparation of fund registrations, organizational documents, and board materials, while coordinating with attorneys on fund contracts and regulatory filings.

The role requires at least 3 years of paralegal experience in-house or at a law firm, a college degree (preferred), and familiarity with MS Office and fund structures (open-end/ETF).