Legal Associate

Wellington Management • Boston, MA

93d • $80,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and growth-oriented Legal Associate to work with our Legal teams primarily supporting Wellington Management’s U.S. Wealth business. Key responsibilities will include: Support fulfillment of legal and regulatory obligations of Wellington-sponsored investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including: Drafting and/or reviewing regulatory filings, including registration statements and supplements, shareholder reports, proxy statements, information statements and filings on Form N-23c-3 and Schedule TO Supporting Legal’s preparation of materials for fund boards, including memoranda and presentations Liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel to manage fund regulatory calendar Help to establish and support a process with internal stakeholders to support the ’40 Act Platform Support negotiation of service provider agreements, including distribution agreements, administration agreements and custody agreements Support negotiation of investment management agreements for subadvisory client relationships Providing advice and/or escalating issues to Counsel in relation to the above.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years’ experience supporting registered investment companies in the foregoing areas, either at a major law firm or a financial institution.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and fund boards; cross-functional coordination and support preferred.
• Experience with interval funds and tender offer funds preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement, capacity for differentiated thinking, strong work ethic, applying good judgment, and willingness to work with others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with contract negotiation and analysis of regulatory issues relevant to registered investment companies.

Responsibilities

• Support fulfillment of legal and regulatory obligations of Wellington-sponsored investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Draft and/or review regulatory filings, including registration statements and supplements, shareholder reports, proxy statements, information statements and filings on Form N-23c-3 and Schedule TO.
• Support Legal’s preparation of materials for fund boards, including memoranda and presentations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to manage fund regulatory calendar.
• Help to establish and support a process with internal stakeholders to support the ’40 Act Platform.
• Support negotiation of service provider agreements, including distribution agreements, administration agreements and custody agreements.
• Support negotiation of investment management agreements for subadvisory client relationships.
• Provide advice and/or escalate issues to Counsel in relation to the above.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Health and wellbeing coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Pharmacy coverage
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter program
• Employee assistance program
• Life and disability insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Back-up childcare
• Tuition/CFA reimbursement
• Paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level