AVP, Sr Counsel - Fund Mgmt

Alternate Locations : Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement :

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance : is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition # : 75184

The Role at a Glance

In this position you will provide leadership, direction, and subject matter expertise on complex projects and initiatives with respect to Lincoln's funds and advisory businesses. You will serve as a subject matter expert and provide highly specialized legal counsel to Senior Management for Lincoln's SEC-registered investment adviser that is responsible for providing investment management services to proprietary funds and separate accounts. You will also provide legal support, legal project management and guidance regarding the proprietary funds, including advice regarding fund operations and fund board matters. Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and related regulations and SEC positions is required.

What you'll be doing

Leading the negotiations of service agreements, advisory agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts for services supporting the advisor and the mutual fund complex.

Drafting, negotiating, and interpreting participation agreements, shareholder servicing agreements and distribution-related contracts, including those with broker-dealers, retirement plan administrators and other intermediaries.

Drafting, negotiating and interpreting exemptive orders and no-action letters; and futures agreements, trading services agreements and other agreements related to portfolio securities and trading matters.

Collaborating with peers and leadership across the Business Units and Departments to champion and drive change management and process improvements.

Providing legal advice on the ongoing operation of Lincoln Financial Group's proprietary mutual funds and the advisory and administrative services LFG affiliates provide to the funds.

Providing legal advice on fund registration statements, annual and other regulatory reports, filings and certifications.

Providing legal advice on fund board matters and materials, including procedural and other requirements for board meetings and adviser board meeting materials.

Counseling business leaders and clients as necessary on fund and adviser policies and procedures and provides other legal support on fund and adviser compliance matters.

Providing legal advice regarding strategic initiatives of Funds Management and related business lines / products; and regarding new fund development and compliance.

Advising fund complex and adviser or on new laws, changes / developments in the laws and other industry developments (legislative, regulatory, case law) and assist Funds Management Legal and Compliance group, and Lincoln, with key regulatory compliance.

Assisting in all regulatory examinations of fund complex and adviser and providing related support for other Lincoln regulatory examinations.

Directing outside counsel on various legal matters as appropriate.

What we're looking for

4 Year / Bachelor's degree (Minimum Required)

Graduate degree in J.D. from an American Bar Association approved school and a member of a state Bar in good standing is required. (Minimum Required)

10+ Years business law experience with 6+ years of experience counseling investment companies and SEC-registered investment advisers. (Required)

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 17, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you :

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO / parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity / technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE : LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and / or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY / TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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