Counsel

About the role

Counsel will provide legal advice and support relating to Artisan’s business as an investment adviser, with a focus on mutual funds, private funds, other pooled investment vehicles, and separately managed accounts. This role presents the opportunity for broad exposure across the organization in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a commitment to development.

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Chicago, IL. Milwaukee preferred. Relocation offered. Other locations will be considered with regular travel to Milwaukee headquarters required.

Responsibilities

• Advise investment, product, distribution, marketing, compliance, and other business teams on legal and regulatory matters affecting investment products and advisory activities.
• Support the structuring, development, launch, and ongoing operation of registered and private investment products, including review of offering, governing, disclosure, and related documentation.
• Assist with regulatory filings, fund governance matters, board materials, disclosure updates, and other legal requirements applicable to registered investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.
• Provide practical, solutions‑oriented legal advice regarding the design, distribution, and promotion of investment products across distribution channels and geographies.
• Review marketing, advertising, and communications materials relating to investment strategies, mutual funds, private funds, separately managed accounts, and other investment products for compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory, legislative, and industry developments affecting investment advisers, registered investment companies, private funds, and other investment products, and advise the business regarding their potential impact.
• Partner with compliance and business stakeholders to evaluate and implement changes arising from new or evolving SEC rules, regulatory guidance, examinations, enforcement developments, and industry practices.
• Support other legal department initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in at least one state.
• 2 to 5 years of legal experience practicing law with a top‑tier law firm that specializes in investment funds or corporate and securities law.
• Experience in corporate or securities laws, with knowledge and practice in some or all of the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, 1933 Act, and 1934 Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability and desire to work in multiple legal areas and with a broad set of business partners.
• PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation

Salary Range: $175,000 – $250,000. Specific placement within the range will be determined by geographic location, relevant experience, and skills. Base salary is one component of the total compensation package; associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.