Registered Funds/'40 Act Associate - Investment Management Group

Washington, D.C. | $225,000 - $260,000

About the Role

Our law firm client is seeking a highly motivated Junior Associate (2-4 years of experience) to join their nationally recognized Investment Management Group, with a focus on matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related securities laws. This position offers hands‑on experience with registered funds, ETFs, and investment advisers in a practice globally known for its depth and specialization in the asset management industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the formation, structuring, registration, and ongoing operations of registered investment companies, including mutual funds, closed‑end funds, and ETFs.
• Draft and review registration statements, prospectuses, SAIs, shareholder communications, and related SEC filings.
• Support the preparation of exemptive applications, responses to SEC comments, and other regulatory submissions for ETFs and registered funds.
• Conduct legal research on '40 Act, Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Exchange Act matters as they relate to fund operations and governance.
• Assist with preparing materials for board meetings, advising on governance requirements, and responding to fund board inquiries.
• Support compliance matters, including review of sub‑advisory agreements, disclosure updates, and fund policies under the Investment Company Act.
• Work directly with investment advisers on ongoing compliance obligations, operational issues, and regulatory developments.
• Communicate regularly with clients (advisers, fund complexes, ETF sponsors, and institutional managers) on legal, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's private funds, tax, ERISA, corporate, and regulatory practices to deliver coordinated and efficient counsel.

Why Apply?

• Elite Investment Management Platform: This group is widely recognized as having one of the largest and most respected investment management practices in the U.S., representing a significant share of the world's leading fund managers across asset classes.
• For a junior lawyer, this means broad exposure and accelerated learning in both registered and private fund structures.
• Associates consistently highlight the firm's deep specialization in private funds and investment management, a rarity among firms of similar size.
• This environment allows juniors to build technical mastery early.
• Mid‑Size Firm Culture + BigLaw‑Level Work.

Candidate Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment management, securities regulation, or fund‑related work (law firm, SEC, fund complex, or similar).
• Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act, and related federal securities statutes.
• Strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest in the investment management industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively and interact directly with clients and partners.