SVP, Senior Counsel

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

PIMCO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel – Legal Funds to join their collaborative and high-performing Legal team. In this influential role, you will partner closely with attorneys and paralegals to deliver comprehensive legal support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds platform, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts. You will play a lead role in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of complex agreements, including intermediary and fund participation agreements, ETF authorized participant agreements, and contracts with key fund service providers. This role requires sound judgment, strong technical expertise, and the ability to navigate nuanced regulatory and commercial considerations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior internal stakeholders across the firm — including the Funds Business Group, Compliance, Global Wealth Management, Account Management, and Product Strategy — providing clear, pragmatic, and strategic counsel on fund-related legal, regulatory, and operational matters. In addition, you will prepare and review materials for Board meetings and help manage legal and regulatory issues with precision and confidence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven attorney to play a meaningful and visible role within a high-performing global investment manager and to contribute to the ongoing evolution of a sophisticated registered funds platform.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a leading law school with strong academic performance.
Approximately 10 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. registered funds, ideally gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a leading asset manager.
Strong technical knowledge of open-end funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts.
Active Bar membership in any U.S. state and deep familiarity with securities laws governing registered funds, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related SEC filing requirements.
Sharp analytical thinker with the ability to interpret complex issues and develop thoughtful, commercially focused solutions.
Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment, with credibility built through strong collaboration and high-quality execution.
Self-starter with strong ownership, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of distilling complex concepts and influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Highly organized team player, comfortable partnering with colleagues at all levels across Legal and the broader business.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and ERISA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Deliver expert legal support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds and collective investment trusts, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements related to fund distribution, operations, platform onboarding, and service provider engagements.
Advise internal partners on complex legal, regulatory, and structural considerations impacting fund operations, disclosure, and compliance.
Prepare and refine Board materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with governance and regulatory expectations.
Proactively identify and address legal and regulatory risks, exercising sound judgment, escalating issues appropriately, and offering pragmatic, solutions-oriented guidance.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product initiatives, operational changes, and strategic business objectives.
Serve as a senior member of the Legal team, contributing to knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and the continuous improvement of legal processes and practices.