Global insurance and asset management corporation seeks a Corporate Counsel – Investment Law to be based in their NJ corporate headquarters. Responsibilities to include:

• Provide legal advice to internal business clients on investment company, investment advisory and regulatory issues in developing new funds, and supporting existing funds, that are underlying investment options for insurance products
• Draft and prepare mutual fund Board materials
• Draft and prepare documents for registration and regulatory compliance for mutual funds; liaison with outside counsel and internal mutual fund administration team; handle SEC filings
• Keep abreast of new laws and regulatory developments
• Coordinate with Compliance Department to develop standard operating procedures to implement advice on regulatory issues for the funds and investment advisers
• Review and draft sales literature for the mutual funds; coordinate with Marketing and Compliance Departments to address any FINRA comments

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 8 years experience in securities law with a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with extensive experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940.  Knowledge of insurance products and their regulatory requirements is helpful but not required.  Candidates must have a JD and be admitted to practice in NJ, or be quickly able to obtain the NJ In-House Counsel License.  Please submit resume in confidence to phyllis.koyner@specialcounsel.com