Mutual Fund Attorney

Northwestern Mutual•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Northwestern Mutual as a Mutual Fund Attorney: Shape the Future of Financial Security Are you a dynamic legal professional ready to make a meaningful impact in the investment products space? Northwestern Mutual’s Law Department is seeking an experienced, independent, and agile attorney to join our Investment Products and Advisory Services Team. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our proprietary mutual fund complex—an essential investment option for our variable insurance products—and registered investment adviser clients. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation, collaborating with top compliance experts and business leaders as we transform client experiences nationwide. What You’ll Do Lead and support the preparation of regulatory filings for our mutual funds and registered investment adviser, including registration statements, prospectus supplements, shareholder reports, proxy statements, and more. Develop and present materials for quarterly Board meetings, and record minutes for key committees. Drive sub-adviser due diligence and onboarding, including contract negotiation and Board communications. Analyze and implement SEC rule proposals, advising business partners and serving on strategic project teams. Support committees across brokerage, proxy, derivatives, liquidity risk management, and more. Contribute to the launch of new mutual funds and the evolution of our investment products. What We’re Looking For 3–5 years of legal experience in mutual funds, investment advisers, and related regulatory filings—gained at a law firm, in-house, the SEC, or a fund services provider. Expertise in securities/banking law for variable insurance products, broker-dealers, or OCC-regulated banks is a plus. Proven experience with mutual fund Board governance, launching new funds, and changing sub-advisers. Juris Doctorate and exemplary academic record; Wisconsin law license (or commitment to obtain within one year) is required. What Sets You Apart Exceptional communication, analytical, and presentation skills. Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity. High integrity, ethical standards, and a positive, collaborative attitude. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Strong problem-solving skills and practical business judgment. Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Why Northwestern Mutual? Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and nationally recognized Law Department, with 130+ members from across the country and a culture that values every background and perspective. Work in-house on high-impact projects, with minimal reliance on outside counsel and direct engagement in business strategy. Competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, and opportunities for career growth. Join a Fortune 500 leader with $378 billion in assets, $38 billion in revenues, and a legacy of helping millions achieve financial security. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and help us shape the future of investment products at Northwestern Mutual. #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

3–5 years of legal experience in mutual funds, investment advisers, and related regulatory filings—gained at a law firm, in-house, the SEC, or a fund services provider.
Juris Doctorate and exemplary academic record; Wisconsin law license (or commitment to obtain within one year) is required.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity.
High integrity, ethical standards, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and practical business judgment.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in securities/banking law for variable insurance products, broker-dealers, or OCC-regulated banks is a plus.
Proven experience with mutual fund Board governance, launching new funds, and changing sub-advisers.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the preparation of regulatory filings for our mutual funds and registered investment adviser, including registration statements, prospectus supplements, shareholder reports, proxy statements, and more.
Develop and present materials for quarterly Board meetings, and record minutes for key committees.
Drive sub-adviser due diligence and onboarding, including contract negotiation and Board communications.
Analyze and implement SEC rule proposals, advising business partners and serving on strategic project teams.
Support committees across brokerage, proxy, derivatives, liquidity risk management, and more.
Contribute to the launch of new mutual funds and the evolution of our investment products.

Benefits

Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and nationally recognized Law Department, with 130+ members from across the country and a culture that values every background and perspective.
Work in-house on high-impact projects, with minimal reliance on outside counsel and direct engagement in business strategy.
Competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, and opportunities for career growth.
Join a Fortune 500 leader with $378 billion in assets, $38 billion in revenues, and a legacy of helping millions achieve financial security.

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