ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a large asset manager, is seeking a legal consultant to work on corporate and regulatory matters, including certain filings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Assist in preparing regulatory filings, including by utilizing filing software where applicable.
- Coordinate with internal and external counsel review of regulatory filings.
- Work with internal teams to produce responses to information and due diligence requests
- Assist in the preparation and organization of board materials
- Assist attorneys with miscellaneous special projects as they are assigned
- Draft, review, organize, and revise agreements
- Maintain records of regulatory, contractual, and legal matters
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree requiredPrior experience with a law firm or in-house paralegal / regulatory specialist experienceProficiency in Microsoft SuitePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Regulatory filing experience preferred (e.g., CFTC, SEC, NFA, DOL, FINRA, etc.)Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940Demonstrated ability to interpret laws and regulationsPROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact across all levels of an organization as well as external stakeholdersStrong analytical and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple time sensitive tasks in a challenging, fast paced, deadline driven, and fluid environmentAbility to generate solutions and appropriately escalate to managementAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrityMeticulous attention to detailQuick learner and adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills; ability to take initiative in learning and applying new skillsHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independentlyDemonstrated competence in thinking strategically, analytically, conceptually, and innovatively, including the ability to synthesize and analyze dataAbility to multi-task, work in a demanding, fast paced environment and handle multiple, competing priorities and projects with high quality outputDemonstrated ability to navigate unstructured processes and simultaneously manage responsibilities of multiple-concurrent projects and competing demandsClear commitment to culture, values, and approach