Description
The Sr. Paralegal – Mutual Funds is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and resolving issues in connection with providing legal administrative services to client(s) assigned, including : disclosure / registration services, corporate secretarial / governance services and other regulatory or legal support required. This is a hybrid position located in our Boston, MA office.
What you will do :
Disclosure / Registration
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory filings for mutual funds assigned
- Develop a full understanding of the funds assigned and the regulatory framework involved
- Draft / edit various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including prospectuses (using Prospectus Builder web-based program), SAIs, supplements, proxy and information statements, 24f-2s and Part C
- Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-CENs
- Identify, research and recommend solutions for issues raised in preparing / reviewing disclosure documents including comments from reviewers
- Coordinate with publishing and / or designated printer for filing documents using EDGAR system as required
- Develop, maintain and monitor tickler files and calendars to coordinate workflow and adhere to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines
Corporate Secretarial / Governance
Coordinate the preparation of various memoranda and other documents relating to mutual fund corporate governance matters assignedDevelop a full understanding of the funds assigned and the regulatory framework involvedCoordinate the compilation of Board and / or Committee materialsDraft / edit various documents required by governance actions scheduled or taken, including charter documents, contracts, and proceduresReview Board and / or Committee materials prepared by othersIdentify, research and recommend solutions for issues raised in preparing / reviewing governance documents including comments from reviewersDevelop, maintain and monitor tickler files and calendars to coordinate workflow and adhere to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlinesOther
Special projects as assigned, which may include one or more of the following :Fidelity Bond or Massachusetts Annual Voluntary Associations filingsCoordinator for trustee websiteContent Management library administratorWhat you will bring :
5+ years of mutual fund paralegal / legal administration experience preferredProficiency in legal requirements of mutual fund governance and registration requiredExcellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office products and legal research toolsProject management skillsAssociates or Bachelors Degree or comparable business experienceWho we are : We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs