VP, Counsel

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

PIMCO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President, Counsel – Legal Funds to join our collaborative and highperforming Legal team. In this impactful role, you will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide comprehensive legal support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds platform—including openend funds, closedend funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts. You will take ownership of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of fundrelated agreements, such as intermediary and fund participation agreements, ETF authorized participant agreements, and contracts with key service providers. As a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the firm—including the Funds Business Group, Compliance, Global Wealth Management, Account Management, and Product Strategy—you will provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory, operational, and governance matters. The role also includes preparing and reviewing materials for Board meetings and supporting broader legal and regulatory initiatives with precision and sound judgment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded attorney to grow within a global investment manager committed to excellence.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a leading law school with strong academic performance.
Approximately 4–8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. registered funds—ideally at a toptier law firm or inhouse at an asset manager.
Strong technical knowledge of openend funds, closedend funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts.
Active Bar membership in any U.S. state and solid expertise in securities laws governing registered funds, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related SEC filing requirements.
Analytical and solutionsoriented mindset, with the ability to interpret complex issues and develop commercially practical guidance.
High integrity and sound judgment, demonstrated through reliable, collaborative partnerships.
Selfstarter with strong ownership, comfortable navigating a fastpaced environment and managing competing priorities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts and influence senior stakeholders.
Organized and teamoriented, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across levels and functions.

Nice To Haves

Working familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and ERISA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds and collective investment trusts, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to fund distribution, service providers, platform relationships, operations, and ETFs.
Advise internal stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, structural, and operational considerations affecting fund operations, disclosure, and compliance.
Prepare and refine Board materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with governance expectations.
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, escalating issues when needed and offering thoughtful, practical solutions.
Partner crossfunctionally with investment, product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams to support new product initiatives and evolving business strategies.

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

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