Associate Corporate Counsel

Federated Hermes, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide legal counsel and support to more senior counsel on investment management matters for various Federated Hermes product offerings (Mutual Funds, ETFs, Collective Funds, Private Funds, Separately Managed Accounts, Institutional Separate Accounts, Local Government Investment Pools). Including support with investment management agreements, Form ADV disclosures, and portfolio transaction matters (e.g., institutional repurchase agreements, derivatives, equity transactions and bond/bank loan restructurings). Provide counsel and support to the Procurement business unit and other business units on contract, vendor management matters and other matters.

Requirements

• Juris doctorate and admittance to practice law in the United States required (preferably Pennsylvania)
• Minimum of 1 year of legal experience with Investment Management Firm or Law Firm working with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or similar compliance experience required.
• Knowledge of investment company or similar registered securities offerings required.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, client counseling and influencing skills are essential.
• Research skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and respond quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to more senior counsel on investment management matters for various Federated Hermes product offerings (Mutual Funds, ETFs, Collective Funds, Private Funds, Separately Managed Accounts, Institutional Separate Accounts, Local Government Investment Pools).
• Support with investment management agreements, Form ADV disclosures, and portfolio transaction matters (e.g., institutional repurchase agreements, derivatives, equity transactions and bond/bank loan restructurings).
• Provide counsel and support to the Procurement business unit and other business units on contract, vendor management matters and other matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees