Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across the firm on asset management, governance, regulatory, contracts, employment, and corporate matters, translating legal requirements into practical guidance that supports business objectives
• Support the firm’s registered investment adviser business by advising on Advisers Act–related matters, ERISA, and other securities laws
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including investment management agreements, vendor, and other third-party contracts
• Support corporate governance and leadership committee processes, including coordination with the corporate secretary function, preparation of materials, resolutions, agenda, and minutes, with follow-up on governance action items
• Partner with Human Capital Management on employment matters, including policies, employee relations, investigations, and compensation-related issues
• Partner with Enterprise Risk and other control functions to identify, assess, and help manage legal risks, including escalation and remediation where appropriate
• Manage matters end-to-end, from issue spotting through resolution, exercising judgment on risk tolerance, escalation, and documentation
• Build strong, trusted relationships across investment, client-service, operations, and corporate teams by being responsive, accessible, and solutions-oriented
• Handle both high-impact and routine matters with urgency, attention to detail, and a “no job too small” mindset, while maintaining perspective on broader firm priorities

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
• Working knowledge of the asset management industry and federally registered investment advisers
• Experience working directly with business teams in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
• Experience supporting corporate governance, boards, or leadership committees
• Strong generalist skill set and sound practical judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly between topics

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
• IR+M is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas