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Cohen & Steers lists this Wealth Funds Counsel - Director & Associate opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Director, Associate Counsel – Wealth
Department: Legal & Compliance
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Wealth
FLSA Code: Exempt
Estimated Salary: $210,000 - $245,000
Job Summary:
Associate Counsel will work with Associate General Counsel, Associate Counsel, paralegals and other staff to provide legal support for the firm’s U.S. registered funds, sub-advisory relationships and other retail products, including separately managed accounts and model-based programs. Will work closely with senior management and other teams across the firm including fund administration and compliance and will handle regulatory issues and general legal matters. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Provide legal advice and support on issues relating to the firm’s U.S. registered open- and closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, retail separately managed accounts, model-based programs and sub-advisory relationships with particular emphasis on contracts, distribution, product development, marketing and sales practices
Assist in preparation of materials for board meetings; attend board meetings and draft minutes
Draft organizational documents, board actions, investment management agreements and service provider contracts
Handle regulatory issues, general legal matters and work closely with the compliance and fund administration team
Preparation and filing of annual prospectus updates and draft registration statements for new funds and series; oversee all other required 1940 Act filings
Review and negotiate distribution, platform and other agreements with fund intermediaries
Work closely with senior management
Minimum Requirements:
Attorney with top credentials, at least 2-4 years of related experience in-house, regulatory, or leading law firm required
Has detailed knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment companies including the Investment Company Act of 1940
Experience with the following:
Open-end funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds and other registered products
Legal issues relating to asset management
Negotiating and drafting contracts
Intelligent, bright, conceptual thinker and a quick learner with the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas
Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and have the potential to be immediately, personally credible within the organization and in the investment and client communities
Hardworking with an ability to multi-task in a dynamic work environment
An independent entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to get things done
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Consensus builder and team player with the ability to work well on a team and within an organization
Cultural skills and sensitivities to work effectively in a global organization
In-office collaboration in critical
Law degree required
Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy (“work from home policy,” as aligned with the Company’s employee handbook), which currently requires reporting to the Company’s New York City office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted
Experience with the following is preferred, but not required:
Knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment advisers including the Investment Adviser’s Act of 1940
Experience with the following
Separately managed accounts and model-based programs
Sub-advisory relationships
Compliance policies and procedures
ISDA Master Agreements and other ancillary documentation for derivatives business
Issues faced by Broker/Dealers
Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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