Associate Counsel

About the RoleWe are seeking an Associate Counsel to join our in-house legal team who wishes to make a career of providing pragmatic legal advice to our global institutional asset management position will be a key contributor to the Legal and Compliance Department with respect to a wide variety of legal and business matters and will provide day-to-day support to the senior lawyers in the group. Duties will include providing support to the General Counsels office of senior lawyers for their negotiation of investment management agreements and private fund subscription agreements legal research fund formation marketing and advertising review assisting with regulatory audits general corporate work and under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsels participating in special projects such as new product development. This position will provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development enjoying significant mentoring and guidance from senior-associate level lawyers in a collaborative friendly environment. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be eager to learn and develop their skills as an investment management lawyer. Job ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of senior lawyers:Provide legal analysis to senior lawyers in connection with their advice on day-to-day investment management activities such as investment management agreements private fund formation and investment documents and general corporate/governance mattersAssist in supporting all legal aspects of our separate account private fund SMA/wrap group trust and sub-advisory relationshipsProvide initial interpretations of statutes rules and policies applicable to the business and work closely with colleagues in the General Counsels office to meet the firms business objectives within the local regulatory environmentSeek to make a positive contribution to the culture of the firmQualifications & Education RequirementsJuris Doctor from top-tier law school; strong academic credentialsMember of the bar in Massachusetts (preferred) or other U.S. state1-2 years of legal and regulatory experience at a leading law firm or at an established investment manager hedge fund or other financial services firmStrong oral and written communication skills including via phone email and video conferenceCommitment to our culture values and approach to doing businessAdditional RequirementsAble to work onsite three days a week (Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays)Technical SkillsFamiliarity with and/or interest in the legal framework applicable to registered investment advisers including Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Investment Company Act of 1940 Securities Act of 1933 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CFTC Rules and Regulations and ERISA as well as general corporate Qualities Possessing excellent interpersonal skills enjoys working both collaboratively and independently in a demanding virtual and physical environmentDemonstrating a superior work ethic applies strong legal analysis with attention to detailMaintaining a high degree of business ethics and professionalism exercises sound business judgement and discretionLoomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $160000 - $220000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience skills qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award which is based on individual and company addition to your compensation you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial Overview