Senior Counsel - Registered Funds

Michael Page International

New York, New York
1 day ago

$225,000–$250,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

Responsibilities include: Advise on the development, launch, distribution, and maintenance of registered investment products, including interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts (CITs), unit investment trusts (UITs), and separately managed accounts (SMAs). This individual will play a key role in the structuring, launch, distribution, and ongoing management of a broad range of registered investment products, working closely with investment, product, compliance, finance, and legal stakeholders.

Numbers & Facts

Location	New York, New York
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$225,000–$250,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Legal Attorney Position

A leading alternative investment platform is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Registered Funds Legal team. This individual will play a key role in the structuring, launch, distribution, and ongoing management of a broad range of registered investment products, working closely with investment, product, compliance, finance, and legal stakeholders. The position offers exposure to innovative investment structures across alternative asset classes and the opportunity to advise on complex regulatory, governance, and product-development initiatives. The successful candidate will bring deep experience within the registered funds space and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities include:

Advise on the development, launch, distribution, and maintenance of registered investment products, including interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts (CITs), unit investment trusts (UITs), and separately managed accounts (SMAs).
Partner with product, finance, compliance, and business teams to support new product initiatives and strategic growth efforts.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of fund-related agreements, including advisory, distribution, servicing, trading, placement, and vendor contracts.
Prepare and review offering and disclosure documents, including prospectuses, private placement materials, and other fund formation documentation.
Counsel stakeholders on matters arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related regulatory frameworks.
Support legal and compliance reviews of marketing, distribution, and regulatory materials submitted to or governed by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and other applicable regulators.
Advise on corporate governance matters involving registered investment vehicles and related boards or governing bodies.
Coordinate with external counsel on regulatory, transactional, corporate, and investment management matters.
Provide guidance on ERISA-related issues and other regulatory considerations impacting investment products.
Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging product, regulatory, and industry developments.
Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues on a broad range of business, regulatory, and strategic initiatives.

The successful applicant will have:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Approximately 6+ years of legal experience focused on registered funds, investment management, or asset management.
Strong working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and registration frameworks such as Forms N-1A and N-2.
Experience supporting the formation, launch, and ongoing administration of interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, UITs, CITs, or comparable registered investment products.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating fund documentation and commercial agreements related to investment products.
Ability to manage multiple product launches and regulatory initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and project management capabilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both legal and business stakeholders.
Prior experience at a law firm, asset manager, wealth management platform, or financial institution is preferred.
Familiarity with Commodity Exchange Act regulations, NFA rules, or alternative investment products is a plus.

What's on offer:

NYC or Greenwich 4 days in office
Competitive base salary
Cash bonus
Equity
Great benefits

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.