Associate (3 - 6 years)

The role

Ropes & Gray is seeking an experienced Registered Funds Associate with 3-6 years of legal experience for their Boston office. This role focuses on providing legal advice and guidance on registered investment companies and their advisers.

What you'll do

• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on the full range of matters related to registered investment companies, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), listed closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, and business development companies, and their trustees/directors
• Advising investment advisers on all their business and regulatory matters
• Providing legal counsel and guidance to clients on matters related to registered investment companies and their advisers and boards
• Providing advice regarding fund formation, registration, and ongoing compliance
• Providing advice regarding product development, including novel product designs
• Reviewing and drafting legal documents, including prospectuses, statements of additional information, and shareholder reports
• Conducting legal research and analysis on novel issues, including review of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends
• Advising clients on compliance with securities laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Representing clients in interactions with regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state securities regulators
• Collaborating with clients, including lawyers, portfolio managers, product development, and compliance officers, to ensure legal compliance and address any legal issues that may arise
• Providing subject matter expertise in related practices, such as mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry
• Providing training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff

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