Associate General Counsel - Mutual Funds

About the role

Neuberger Berman is seeking an experienced attorney in the Investment Company Act of 1940 to join its New York-based Legal and Compliance Team. The lawyer will advise on the firm's U.S. registered fund business, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, and support intermediary distribution efforts. The position reports to the General Counsel – U.S. Registered Funds.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on structuring and maintaining registered investment vehicles, including preparing and reviewing registration statements
• Advise internal business clients such as portfolio managers and marketing and sales personnel on legal and regulatory matters
• Maintain productive relationships with regulators, clients and boards of trustees/directors
• Prepare materials for boards of trustees/directors on routine and ad hoc legal and compliance matters
• Draft and negotiate contracts such as investment management agreements, intermediary distribution and servicing agreements, non-disclosure agreements and service provider agreements
• Keep up with regulatory developments and act as a liaison in implementing rules and regulations
• Review marketing materials and client communications, including client information requests and requests for proposals

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and JD required
• Member of the New York State Bar (or ability to waive)
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. registered funds and the Investment Company Act of 1940 at a major U.S. law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience working with boards of trustees/directors of U.S. registered products strongly preferred
• Experience on intermediary relationships for U.S. registered products a plus
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior management
• Right to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

What we offer

• Salary range of $200,000-$225,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus
• Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement (LI-MB1LI-Hybrid)