Investment Management Attorney

The Hartford • Wayne, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hartford Funds is seeking a mid-level investment management attorney with at least five years of experience to join its Legal Department. Hartford Funds is the marketing name for Hartford Funds Management Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including registered investment advisers, a broker-dealer, and a transfer agent. It sponsors the Hartford Funds Family of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and non-exchange-listed closed-end funds, and also manages 529 college savings plans and separately managed account model portfolios. As of November 30, 2025, Hartford Funds had approximately $155 billion in assets under management.

The attorney will provide legal and regulatory support to the Funds and Hartford Funds’ other business lines. The role includes supporting the Funds’ Boards of Directors/Trustees by coordinating meetings, preparing or reviewing materials, and attending Board and Committee meetings. The attorney will work closely with fund counsel, independent legal counsel, independent auditors, colleagues across Hartford Funds, and senior leadership. The position also offers involvement in product development, regulatory and industry developments, and the development and evaluation of compliance policies and procedures.

The attorney reports to the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Hartford Funds, who also serves as Corporate Secretary for the Funds and is responsible for planning and leading Board meetings. This is a highly visible role, with an expectation that the attorney will quickly assume increasing responsibility. The work arrangement is in-office Monday through Thursday, remote on Fridays, and fully remote for four weeks each year during certain holiday periods.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Pennsylvania bar membership or eligibility for admission to the Pennsylvania bar as in-house counsel.
• At least five years of experience as an investment management attorney addressing matters under the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, and other U.S. federal securities laws applicable to registered investment companies, private funds, and investment advisers.
• Understanding of the investment management industry and Hartford Funds’ business model and objectives.
• Technical expertise in the regulatory framework governing the Funds’ operations and the firm’s business lines.
• Business acumen and effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently in support of business objectives and client-service goals.
• Risk awareness, including willingness to take appropriate risks and adherence to established risk-limiting policies and procedures.
• Intellectual curiosity, decisiveness, and effective time management.
• Executive presence that instills confidence among senior leadership and Fund Directors.
• Confident oral presentation abilities and ability to prepare accurate, complete, well-reasoned written communications that are clear and informative.
• Ability to collaborate in a team while independently managing significant portions of Board meeting preparation and other responsibilities.
• Self-awareness, well-developed emotional intelligence, and a sense of humor.
• Unquestionable commitment to ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with rules and regulations adopted by FINRA, national securities exchanges, the CFTC, and the NFA applicable to investment companies.
• Experience as an associate attorney in a law firm investment management practice group is strongly preferred.
• Experience as in-house counsel for an asset management firm or as a member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff is particularly welcomed.
• Broader investment management experience with institutional separate accounts, separately managed accounts, private funds, and their advisers is desired.
• Familiarity with sub-advised fund structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and publication of Board materials and participate in Board and Committee meetings.
• Oversee corporate law matters related to the Funds.
• Prepare disclosure documents, including registration statements, supplements, proxy statements, periodic shareholder reports, and other regulatory filings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate service provider agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and independent legal counsel.
• Respond to inquiries from shareholders, financial intermediaries, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments and research potential resolutions to issues in support of business initiatives.
• Provide advice on regulatory matters relating to the firm’s business activities.
• Support product development initiatives, including launches of new products and reorganizations or repositioning of existing products.
• Collaborate in the development and evaluation of compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Compensation may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Hybrid work arrangement: in-office Monday through Thursday, remote Fridays, and fully remote for four weeks annually during certain holiday periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree