Senior Counsel

Weiss Asset Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Asset Management, a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team and address a broad range of regulatory, transactional, and corporate issues for a global hedge fund. You will provide regulatory advice, negotiate agreements, advise on investments, and support general corporate matters, collaborating with partners across business units.

The role requires at least 4 years in relevant areas, with big law or asset management experience a plus, and a

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in regulatory, transactional, investment, or corporate law.
• Big law firm and/or asset management firm experience is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice across multiple jurisdictions and business units.
• Negotiate and draft transactions and agreements related to investments and operations.
• Advise on investment-related legal issues and broader corporate matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support the firm’s legal needs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Investment law

Corporate law

Job description

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our dynamic legal team and apply multiple areas of expertise to the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund.The right candidate will want to engage in multiple substantive areas and take on a wide variety of responsibilities, including regulatory advice, negotiation of transactions and agreements, investment-related legal advice, and general corporate work. Candidates should be curious and driven with a desire to learn about all aspects of an investment firm.

Responsibilities:

• At least 4 years of experience in some orall ofthe areas mentioned above
• Big law firm and/or asset management firm experience a plus
• Strong academic credentials and the desire to work withacademically-orientedcolleagues
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative reasoning ability, and a rigorous work ethic

Base Salary: $220k-$270k base per year, plus bonus, depending on experience. Actual offer will reflect your specific skills, years of relevant experience, and fit for the role. It is unlikely that all new hires will start at the top of this range.

About the Company:

For 34years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $4.5billion acrossourhedge fundclients. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.

Our team ofover100 individuals is the engine of oursuccessand we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.

WAM is a fit for you if:

• You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.
• You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact thatthe majority ofour managing directors began their careers here as interns.
• You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.
• You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.

WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.