Mutual Fund Paralegal

We are looking for a Mutual Fund (’40 Act) Paralegal to join our Mutual Fund Legal Group in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Your impact as both an individual contributor and a team member is critical to the success of the team.

About the role

The Legal and Compliance Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, protecting the firm from regulatory and reputational risk globally, and strengthening the firm’s culture of compliance. We achieve this through collaborative partnership with business units, providing thoughtful and timely advice, conducting global monitoring, and delivering training activities that detect, address, and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and update of fund registration statements, including Part Cs and supplements to prospectuses.
• Assist attorneys in preparing documentation related to the organization, reorganization, modification, and liquidation of funds.
• Support product development and mutual fund/ETF creations and launches.
• Assist with administrative projects, including uploading and managing Board materials to Diligent and performing other duties relevant to Board materials.
• Coordinate, compile, organize, and review agendas, resolutions, and materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings; assemble and obtain applicable reports for Board Books.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of fund contracts.
• Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-CENS.
• Assist in the creation of proxy materials.
• Prepare and file Tender Offer documents for closed-end funds.
• Maintain internal document repositories—organize and maintain fund records for assigned funds, including electronic document and file management.
• Maintain up-to-date listings of Officers and portfolio managers for funds in databases.
• Develop and maintain “tickler” files and calendars for assigned funds to coordinate workflow and ensure adherence to project timelines, due dates, and regulatory deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in an in-house legal department or law firm.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.
• Experience working with open-end, closed-end, and exchange-traded funds is a plus.
• Knowledge of Diligent Boards software is a plus.

About the company

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration fosters an environment where employees thrive and do their best work.

Nashville, Tennessee