VP Associate Counsel

Calamos Investments; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Calamos Investments seeks an experienced VP Associate Counsel to support its registered fund business. The role involves legal support on fund registrations, board materials, and service provider agreements, with broad involvement across corporate, adviser, private fund, and real estate matters.

The candidate should bring 10+ years of investment funds law, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school and bar admission to practice in at least one state.
• 10+ years of legal experience with emphasis on registered investment companies, asset management, and 1940 Act expertise.
• Experience with listed and unlisted funds, ETFs, and related structures.
• Ability to interact independently with all levels of management and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong drafting, research, and communications skills.
• Familiarity with board materials and AI in legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality legal services to senior management on investment-related legal issues.
• Support launch of new investment products and address regulatory issues.
• Draft and file SEC registrations and forms (N-1A, N-2, N-CSR, N-PORT).
• Review and negotiate fund service provider agreements and distribution agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Investment Company Act of 1940, Advisers Act, and related regulations.
• Coordinate with Compliance on procedures and regulatory examinations.
• Supervise assigned staff and contribute to governance committees.

Skills

Ten+ years of experience in investment

Fund investment company experience

AI in legal work

Legal drafting

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission (state)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Diligent board book software

Job description

Summary of the Role

The VP Associate Counsel is responsible for all aspects of our registered fund business. Operating in a fast-paced, innovative and commercially minded Legal Department, this position provides legal support on a wide range of registered fund matters, including drafting, filing and maintaining fund registration statements, coordinating and preparing fund board meeting materials and reports, and drafting and negotiating fund service provider agreements. The Associate Counsel also assists the department with various projects as needed (corporate, investment adviser, private fund, global fund, real estate, etc.). The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can prioritize and work on multiple projects concurrently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides timely and high-quality legal services and advice to senior management on a variety of investment related legal issues.
• Partners with business leaders and external constituents to facilitate new investment management product development and addresses legal and regulatory issues.
• Assists with the launch of new investment companies or similar securities by providing legal advice and guidance.
• Drafts and files SEC regulatory filings, including registration statements on Forms N-1A and N-2, and provides legal input on Form N-CSR, Form N-PORT, etc.
• Monitors and ensures legal and regulatory compliance in connection with all investment company, investment adviser and broker-dealer related activity.
• Assists in the review of ISDA agreements and other derivatives-related agreements.
• Drafts, negotiates and reviews various agreements related to the firm’s Investment Company Act-registered pooled investment vehicles, including distribution-related agreements and fund service provider agreements.
• Facilitates excellent communication and cooperation with fund Trustees and their counsel.
• Maintains a proactive approach in helping to identify and minimize risks to the organization.
• Supervises assigned staff (hire, assign, train, counsel, evaluate, motivate and develop assigned staff).
• Stays current on legal rules and legislation, specifically the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other investment company and broker-dealer regulations.
• Coordinate with the Compliance Department to provide legal analysis and advice in connection with the ongoing development of procedures, the resolution of potential compliance issues and the conduct of regulatory examinations.
• Serve as a member of key organizational and operational committees as required.
• Conducts legal research on a variety of topics.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice law in at least one state with top academic credentials required.
• 10+ years of legal experience practicing law, with significant emphasis on registered investment companies, asset management, and 1940 Act expertise.
• Experience with listed and unlisted closed end funds, interval and tender offer funds, and exchange traded funds.
• Experience structuring products in alternative asset classes is preferred.
• Ability to interact independently with all levels of management.
• Must be well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must have excellent research and drafting skills.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and tremendous organizational skills.
• Must have superb oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are table stakes for this role.
• Demonstrated use of AI in day-to-day legal work.
• Familiarity with Diligent board book software is a plus.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. Additionally, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.

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