Investment Management and Securities Attorney

Lawrenceville office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an investment management and securities attorney with 3+ years of related legal experience. Prior role as a law firm associate and/or with in-house compliance or legal department; work experience focused on RIA and financial services business is required. The candidate will monitor, identify, and advise clients on regulatory changes. Handle a wide range of matters related to investment adviser and broker-dealer regulatory and compliance topics. Provide compliance and regulatory support and guidance to a large and diverse investment advisory client base. Provide guidance on a full range of issues associated with investment advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers including regulatory/compliance matters, investment vehicles, and industry best practices. Draft review and or revise advisory agreements and provide support on practical business matters. Provide prompt and professional service. Must be a member of the New Jersey Bar.

The candidate must have a Law Degree. Must possess a working knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and market practices governing registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, private equity, and alternative assets. The ability to produce outstanding written work is required. Must possess the experience and confidence to interact professionally with senior management, clients, and clients' representatives. Must have demonstrated a track record of effectively solving problems to a successful resolution and have a willingness and ability to master new laws and regulations as they develop. Must also have familiarity with laws and regulations governing the operation of UCITS funds; the Securities Exchange Act; and rules and regulations governing the operation of US broker-dealers, including federal and state securities laws and FINRA regulations. Must be skilled in negotiation and drafting skills and possess superior verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate strong integrity and professionalism. The ability to multi-task is important and exercise judgment and the ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team; intellectual curiosity and the ability to problem-solve independently. Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and be self-directed and detailed-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This reputed law practice was formed almost eight decades ago and is comprised of a large team of seasoned attorneys. It has five offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. The firm's core practice areas include accident and injury compensation, estate planning, divorce, and real estate. Over the years, the firm's attorneys have received many honors for their outstanding impact in the legal profession.