SVP, Senior Counsel

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns. Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients. Position Overview PIMCO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Counsel – Legal Funds to join our collaborative Legal team. In this influential role, you will partner 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 take a lead role in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide spectrum of agreements, such as intermediary and fund participation agreements, ETF authorized participant agreements, and contracts with key fund service providers. You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across the firm—including the Funds Business Group, Compliance, Global Wealth Management, Account Management, and Product Strategy—providing clear and strategic counsel on fund‑related regulatory and operational matters. This role also includes preparing and reviewing materials for Board meetings and managing legal and regulatory issues with precision and sound judgment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven attorney to play a meaningful role within a high‑performing global investment manager.

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 within a top‑tier law firm or in‑house at an 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.
Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and ERISA is advantageous.
Sharp analytical thinker with the ability to interpret complex issues and develop thoughtful, commercial solutions.
Recognized integrity and sound judgment, with credibility built through collaboration and high‑quality execution.
Self‑starter with strong ownership, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Exceptional communication skills, able to distill complex concepts and influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Highly organized team player, comfortable partnering with colleagues at all levels across Legal and the broader business.

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, escalating issues appropriately and offering pragmatic, solutions‑oriented guidance.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to support new product initiatives, operational changes, and strategic business objectives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and travel coverage
401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office
PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus.
Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors.
The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

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