Senior Legal Counsel – U.S. Registered Funds and ETFs (Asset Management)

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland, United States; hybrid work with up to one day per week from home.

Base salary: $145,000–$247,000 for Maryland, Colorado, Washington, and remote workers. Other listed ranges are $159,000–$272,000 for Washington, D.C. and $181,000–$309,000 for New York and California.

Company

hirify.global is a global asset management organization providing equity, fixed income, multi-asset, registered fund, and ETF investment solutions to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors.

What you will do

• Provide legal counsel on the formation, registration, launch, governance, and ongoing maintenance of registered investment products, with a focus on ETFs.
• Advise Product, Investments, Capital Markets, Trading, Distribution, Operations, Compliance, and Risk stakeholders on ETF and registered fund initiatives, product changes, and regulatory considerations.
• Advise on the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC rules and guidance, exchange requirements, and industry developments.
• Support ETF-specific matters including exchange listings, authorized participant arrangements, creation and redemption processes, and related operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, prepare and maintain registration statements, prospectuses, shareholder communications, board materials, and other regulatory disclosures.
• Handle complex legal matters, conduct legal research, coordinate outside counsel, and provide guidance to less experienced legal colleagues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Maryland Bar or another U.S. state bar.
• 8+ years of legal experience advising registered investment companies, asset managers, or financial services organizations.
• Experience supporting registered investment companies, including ETFs or related investment products.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related federal securities laws.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, including effective collaboration across business and functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with ETF launches, product modifications, mutual fund-to-ETF conversions, or other product development initiatives.
• Experience advising registered investment companies and preparing registration statements, prospectuses, shareholder disclosures, and SEC filings.
• Experience preparing materials for and advising registered fund boards and board committees.
• Knowledge of ETF market structure, authorized participant arrangements, exchange listing requirements, and creation/redemption processes.
• Experience collaborating with Investments, Product, Distribution, Capital Markets, Trading, Operations, Compliance, and Risk teams.
• Prior experience at a law firm, ETF sponsor, asset manager, or financial institution supporting ETFs and registered funds.
• Experience managing complex legal matters and coordinating with outside counsel.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with up to one day per week from home.
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus eligibility.
• Retirement plan, health and wellness benefits, and online therapy.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering.
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.
• Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity and emphasis on diversity and collaboration.