Our client is seeking a Boston-based attorney with 3–6 years of experience to advise registered investment companies, their boards, and investment advisers. This client-facing practice spans fund launches, ongoing regulatory counseling, disclosure, and the development of new investment products.
The Work
- Advise registered investment companies—including mutual funds, ETFs, listed closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, and business development companies—and their trustees or directors on formation, registration, and ongoing compliance.
- Counsel investment advisers on business and regulatory matters, applying federal securities laws to their operations and advising on practical compliance questions.
- Support product development, including the legal analysis and structuring of novel fund designs and other investment products.
- Draft and review prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports, and related fund documents.
- Research and analyze novel legal issues, relevant regulations, and industry developments, then translate findings into clear advice for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Represent clients in interactions with the SEC and state securities regulators, and advise on compliance with applicable securities laws.
- Work collaboratively with client lawyers, portfolio managers, product-development professionals, and compliance officers to address legal issues as they arise.
- Contribute subject-matter guidance on related financial-services matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and provide training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of legal experience practicing in registered funds.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong knowledge of registered investment companies, registered investment advisers, and related securities laws and regulations.
- Experience advising on fund formation, registration, ongoing compliance, or investment product development.
- Ability to draft and review fund disclosure documents, including prospectuses, statements of additional information, and shareholder reports.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess novel regulatory questions.
- Clear, effective communication of complex legal concepts to clients and internal stakeholders, with the ability to build productive working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team; responsible and ethical use of AI tools is preferred, including protection of confidentiality, verification of outputs, and application of independent legal judgment.
Why Consider It
This role brings together advice to funds, boards, and investment advisers across multiple investment-company structures, from established products to novel designs.
You can develop broad securities-law experience through formation, disclosure, compliance, and regulatory matters while working directly with varied client teams.
The position also includes exposure to financial-services M&A and the opportunity to guide junior legal professionals.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated base compensation is $260,000–$390,000, based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; this is an estimate rather than firm-stated compensation.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.