Income Research + Management
Income Research + Management is a Boston-based, privately owned, fixed income asset management firm. IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 900+ institutional and private wealth clients.
Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full time professionals and currently manages $135+ Billion in assets. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement.
Open Position: Counsel (Legal)
Job Description:
Reporting directly to our General Counsel, we seek an attorney to join a lean, business-integrated legal team that places a premium on sound judgment, accountability, and collegial collaboration within a regulated asset management environment. This role is well suited for a generalist who brings dynamic energy, professionalism, and a willingness to embrace the gray and engage fully in both strategic and day-to-day legal work in a fast-moving organization.
Counsel will advise on a broad range of matters impacting the firm’s business and partner closely with teams across the organization. The role offers meaningful exposure to leadership and complex issues, with the opportunity to take on increased scope and responsibility over time based on demonstrated performance, judgment, and the ability to build credibility and trust through consistent execution and strong working relationships.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice across the firm on asset management, governance, regulatory, contracts, employment, and corporate matters, translating legal requirements into practical guidance that supports business objectives
Support the firm’s registered investment adviser business by advising on Advisers Act–related matters, ERISA, and other securities laws
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including investment management agreements, vendor, and other third-party contracts
Support corporate governance and leadership committee processes, including coordination with the corporate secretary function, preparation of materials, resolutions, agenda, and minutes, with follow-up on governance action items
Support Human Capital Management on employment matters, including policies, employee relations, investigations, and compensation-related issues
Partner with Enterprise Risk and other control functions to identify, assess, and help manage legal risks, including escalation and remediation where appropriate
Manage matters end-to-end, from issue spotting through resolution, exercising judgment on risk tolerance, escalation, and documentation
Build strong, trusted relationships across investment, client-service, operations, and corporate teams by being responsive, accessible, and solutions-oriented
Handle both high-impact and routine matters with urgency, attention to detail, and a “no job too small” mindset, while maintaining perspective on broader firm priorities
Required Skills and Experience:
J.D. and active bar membership
10+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Working knowledge of the asset management industry and federally registered investment advisers
Experience working directly with business teams in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
Experience supporting corporate governance, boards, or leadership committees
Strong generalist skill set and sound practical judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly between topics
We are looking for someone who values pace, accountability, and execution, who enjoys staying close to the work, embracing the gray, and contributing consistently in a high-volume, highly collaborative setting.
Base Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
Annual Performance Bonus: This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. IR+M is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.