Assistant General Counsel, Mutual Funds
Responsibilities
- Work on complex legal issues where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors.
- Manage legal matters provided to a number of in-house constituents within practice area(s).
- Advise business on issues impacting significant functional areas of the company.
- Negotiate discrete disputes within practice area(s).
- Review and draft documents and templates within practice area(s).
- Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
- Participate in and may lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of legal expertise or development.
- Examples of responsibilities within specific practice areas:
- Work effectively with business groups, cross-functional teams and fund service providers in the development and management of investment companies (mutual funds and ETFs), collective investment trusts and other advisory services offered by TAM;
- Prepare and review board materials and minutes for the Transamerica Funds Complex;
- Prepare and review registration statements, periodic reports, proxy statements and other related filings. Handle other disclosure related matters, as assigned;
- Negotiate and review contracts and agreements, including investment advisory agreements, sub-advisory agreements, expense limitation agreements, transfer agent agreements, underwriting agreements and third-party service provider agreements; and
- Closely coordinate with compliance team in drafting and reviewing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures for the Transamerica Funds, TAM and related service providers.
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience
- Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
- Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to work with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
- Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
- Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have in-depth knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and their related rules and regulations.
- Ability to influence strategic direction, complete complex assignments and provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, problem solving and organizational skills; Ability to handle competing demands and priorities.
- Membership in a state bar in good standing
- Proficient using MS Office
Compensation
**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $163,000 - $200,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
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