VP, Public Markets Attorney

Group Description

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals in 25 countries around the world and $1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2025. MSIM strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. As part of an integrated global financial services firm, MSIM is a truly global business with a broad offering from active fixed income and equities to alternatives and customized solutions.

Position Summary

You will be part of the public-side legal team, reporting to the Head of Public Side Legal and working under the supervision of senior attorneys. You will advise on MSIM's registered equity, fixed income and liquidity funds, ETFs, private funds, and institutional business. MSIM's business is constantly evolving and as a global firm Morgan Stanley continues to focus on delivering investment products and solutions to our clients, so you will have opportunities to collaborate with legal teams covering MSIM's Private Side businesses and Morgan Stanley's other divisions, such as wealth management and institutional securities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Advising portfolio management, product development/management and sales teams
• Assisting business units in the structuring and launch of new registered and unregistered products
• Reviewing and preparing registration statements, PPMs and related documents, proxy materials, and documentation in connection with business transactions for MSIM funds
• Negotiating various agreements including investment advisory, managed account, service provider and side letters
• Advising the business on regulatory developments and changes in legal requirements
• Collaborating with MSIM Legal colleagues in non-US offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan
• Collaborating with colleagues in other groups such as Compliance, Litigation, and Global Financial Crimes/AML Requirements

Requirements

• A J.D. from a nationally-recognized law school with bar admission and at least 3-8 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm or asset-manager with a focus on registered products
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and trends relevant to asset management with experience advising on legal matters related to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and ERISA
• Experience engaging and overseeing external counsel as necessary

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Location

This position can be in New York, NY or Boston, MA with a requirement of 4 days in the office per week.