Registered Funds Staff Attorney

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Funds Staff Attorney to provide legal support on registered investment funds, including mutual funds and ETFs. This role involves advising on compliance with SEC regulations, preparing regulatory filings, and drafting fund-related agreements. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, strong negotiation skills, and at least two years of relevant experience. Join a collegial work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the firm's operations and client success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in law firm or professional environment.
• Admission to the New York bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on registered investment funds.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings and compliance documents.
• Advise on fund operations and governance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office Suite proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Registered Funds Staff Attorney

Apply remote type Hybrid locations New York time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-295

JOB SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES
The Registered Funds Staff Attorney will provide legal support and counsel on matters related to registered investment funds, including mutual funds, ETFs, and other regulated investment products. This role requires knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC regulations, and other applicable laws governing registered funds.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise and assist on the structuring, formation, registration, and ongoing governance of registered investment funds.
• Prepare and review regulatory filings, including registration statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other disclosure documents.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory requirements affecting investment funds and their advisers.
• Provide legal guidance on fund operations, distribution, and marketing activities.
• Draft and negotiate fund-related agreements, including investment advisory, sub-advisory, distribution, and service provider agreements.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments impacting registered funds and assist in implementing necessary compliance changes.
• Support board meetings by preparing agendas, resolutions, and governance materials for fund boards of directors/trustees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
REQUIRED
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• At least two years of experience in a law firm or other professional environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Admission to the New York bar.

PREFERRED
• In-depth knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and related securities laws.
• Experience with SEC filings and regulatory compliance for registered funds.
• 2+ years of experience in a law firm, asset management firm, or financial institution with a focus on registered investment funds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS)
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps using feet and legs or hands and arms
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or by bending legs at knees
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as in typical office or administrative work (normal light, air and space in the work environment)

Salary Information

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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