Associate General Counsel

Loomis Sayles•Boston, MA

17h•$162,225 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $417 billion in assets under management (as of 31 March 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries. We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization. INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE-DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK–EXCELLENT–ACCOUNTABLE–LEADERS-SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED. Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree plus one (1) year of experience as an Associate General Counsel or related position in the investment management legal and regulatory field.
Member of the bar in Massachusetts or other U.S. state
Legal framework applicable to registered investment advisers, including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CFTC Rules and Regulations, and ERISA
Experience in corporate law

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing support to the General Counsel’s office for their negotiation of investment management agreements and private fund subscription agreements
Review and negotiation of vendor contracts, review and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements, legal research, fund formation and dissolution
Review and drafting of regulatory and client disclosure (15(c) questionnaires, RFPs, Form ADV), and marketing and advertising review; assisting with regulatory audits, general corporate work, and, under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsels
Participating in special projects, such as new product development, subsidiary openings and dissolutions, and foreign registrations
Leveraging knowledge of legal framework applicable to registered investment advisers, including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CFTC Rules and Regulations, and ERISA, as well as general corporate law to perform legal analysis
Providing legal analysis to senior lawyers in connection with their advice on day-to-day investment management activities, such as investment management agreements, trading-related agreements, private fund formation and investment documents, and general corporate and governance matters
Supporting all legal aspects of Loomis’s separate account, private fund, SMA/wrap, group trust, and sub-advisory relationships; providing initial interpretations of statutes, rules and policies applicable to the business
Working closely with colleagues in the General Counsel’s office to meet the firm’s business objectives within the local regulatory environment
Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
Preparing, drafting, and reviewing legal documents