VP, Counsel (Registered Funds)

Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA

Salary: $175,000–$240,000 per year, plus a discretionary bonus.

Company

Global active fixed-income investment manager serving public and private markets.

What you will do

• Provide legal support for U.S. registered funds and collective investment trusts, including mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds.
• Advise on fund operations, governance, disclosure, distribution arrangements, product initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Review registration statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports, proxy materials, SEC filings, and other disclosure documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution, intermediary, service-provider, platform, fund participation, and authorized participant agreements.
• Prepare Board and committee materials, support trustee and director meetings, and advise cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess legal risks, and provide practical guidance on implementation and business impact.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from a leading law school with strong academic credentials.
• Approximately 4–8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. registered investment companies.
• Strong expertise in the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the regulatory framework governing registered funds.
• Experience with mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds, including governance, disclosure, compliance, and operational matters.
• Active Bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical ability, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at an asset manager, mutual fund complex, ETF sponsor, or financial institution.
• Experience supporting fund Boards and interacting with trustees or directors.
• Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance, inclusive culture centered on collaboration, openness, responsibility, and excellence.
• Total compensation includes base salary and a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Equal employment opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.