Funds Counsel

About the role

This role is focused on investment product distribution throughout Latin America and key international markets. The successful candidate will provide legal and regulatory guidance on the cross-border marketing and distribution of investment products across U.S. and Latin American jurisdictions, with a focus on regional offering requirements, securities regulations, and compliance obligations. The role requires deep knowledge of broker-dealer distribution frameworks in both U.S. and international markets, as well as experience advising on private fund regulations across Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory guidance on the cross-border marketing and distribution of investment products across U.S. and Latin American jurisdictions, with a focus on regional offering requirements, securities regulations, and compliance obligations.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments and coordinate compliance strategies across multiple jurisdictions, including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and other significant Latin American markets.
• Advise on private fund regulations across Latin America.
• Work with clients and partners to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions for their investment product distribution challenges.

Requirements

• Spanish language fluency is strongly preferred to support a growing client and partner network across the region.
• 5+ years of fund formation experience within the investment management space.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA regulations.
• Working knowledge of Latin American fund offering rules and regulatory frameworks for private funds and other products.
• Experience with offshore fund structures, Regulation D offerings, and international private placement requirements.
• Member in good standing of NY or FL Bar, another state or jurisdiction.
• Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm or broker dealer is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability.

Skills

• Strong legal and regulatory expertise.
• Experience with cross-border investment product distribution.
• Knowledge of Latin American regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus.
• Excellent benefits.
• Hybrid role 4 days in office.