Associate - Investment Funds Regulatory

Norm Law•New York City, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Norm Law is the world's first AI-native full-service law firm, built with engineering at its core and transforming how lawyers work and how legal services are provided to the world's leading institutions. We are seeking inquisitive and energetic lawyers looking to practice law and augment their careers utilizing, and contributing to the development of, cutting-edge legal AI tools. As an Associate in our Investment Companies Practice, you will have the opportunity to advise on formation, registration, compliance, and governance of registered investment companies, investment advisers and independent directors. You will work closely with our private fund formation, tax, and registered funds teams. In support of your practice, you will have exclusive access to the most sophisticated and bespoke AI Agents developed by Norm Ai software and legal engineers, enabling you to truly focus on legal aspects of regulatory workstreams, develop your professional skills working with veteran lawyers and practice in a dynamic environment built on experience supported by bespoke technology built for the future.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent; admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
4 to 6 years of investment funds regulatory experience.
Hands-on experience with Marketing Rule reviews and with SEC examinations, and the ability to talk in detail about both.
Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.
No prior AI or technical experience required.

Responsibilities

Leverage AI agents to generate, compare, and redline Form ADV registrations, and other regulatory filings.
Use AI tools to review marketing materials, pitch decks, and performance presentations against the Marketing Rule, and advise on track record and portability questions.
Partner with our private fund formation and tax teams on live fund launches, and advise on the regulatory implications of adviser M&A, spin-outs, etc.
Represent advisers through SEC examinations, document requests, and follow-up, using AI tools to move quickly through large productions on valuation, conflicts, fees and expenses, and marketing.
Partner with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows improve accuracy, transparency, and turnaround.
Work closely with the technology teams to continue to make regulatory workflows even more efficient using AI.