Senior Counsel

Invesco; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco in Downers Grove is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide comprehensive legal support for investment products. This role requires strong expertise in Securities Laws and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The ideal candidate will also engage with senior leadership, contributing legal insights to product strategies.

The position offers a full-time schedule along with competitive compensation, including a salary range of $220,000 - $235,000 base per year. Employees enjoy hybrid work and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong experience across Securities Laws disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice relating to Invesco's investment products.
• Support product development with strong Securities Laws capabilities.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to Product and business leaders.

Skills

Securities Laws expertise

Communication skills

Commercial judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

The Department

This position will support the Assistant General Counsel, U.S. Product Strategy & Governance, and broader U.S. Legal team in delivering legal support across Invesco’s investment products.

The Role

The role includes regular engagement with senior leadership, interested and independent trustees and directors, and cross‑functional stakeholders, ensuring legal risks are addressed in a practical and commercially aligned manner.

Responsibilities of the Role

Product Legal (Core Focus)

• Provide legal advice relating to Invesco’s investment products, including publicly listed REITs, ETFs, mutual funds, closed‑end funds, and other pooled vehicles.
• Support product development, structuring, and distribution with strong Securities Laws capabilities across the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Advise on securities innovation and evolution topics, including capital markets tokenization, stablecoin ecosystem and digital asset offerings.
• Draft, review, and maintain offering documents, registration statements, and related disclosures as well as necessary memoranda to applicable governing bodies in support of product proposals.
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with governing bodies across various product lines.
• Partner with Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support regulatory and disclosure‑related obligations.

Cross‑Functional Partnership & Leadership

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to Product and business leaders, contributing to strategic decision‑making.
• Build effective working relationships across Legal, Compliance, Finance, and business teams.
• Provide practical, solutions‑oriented advice that balances legal risk with commercial priorities.
• Support and lead cross‑functional initiatives as business needs evolve.

Requirements of the Role

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required.
• 6–12 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house environment.
• Strong experience across Securities Laws disciplines.
• Exposure to governance, disclosure, or board‑related work is beneficial but not required.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and contribute to complex decision‑making.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

The salary range for this position in Downers Grove is $220,000 - $235,000 base/year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non‑discrimination in employment.