Senior Associate, Legal Counsel

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on compliance with U.S. securities and investment advisory laws, including matters arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and support securities law matters in international jurisdictions (UK and Singapore) as needed.
• Advises internal stakeholders on securities and investment advisory-related matters, including compliance with federal and state securities laws and policy implementation.
• Monitor and interpret changes in securities and investment advisory legislation and ensure timely compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support policy development, compliance training, and implementation of best practices across business lines.
• Afford assistance with regulatory inquiries in coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Support the management of regulatory examinations, audits, and engagement with outside counsel as needed.
• Provide general legal support to the broader Legal and Compliance team on cross-functional initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and ad hoc projects, with opportunities to develop expertise across multiple practice areas.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the U.S.
• 4+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Expertise in the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and/or the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills with excellent judgment and business acumen.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice.
• High ethical standards and strong emotional intelligence with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with international securities and investment advisory laws, particularly in the UK and Singapore, is a plus.
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks and grow into a generalist legal role supporting multiple business functions is essential.
• Experience working with or interest in AI-driven legal tools is a plus.