Registered Funds Associate Attorney

Job Title: Registered Funds Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its sophisticated investment management and financial regulatory practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a solid foundation in registered fund matters and a desire to work with a dynamic mix of financial institutions, asset managers, and fund sponsors. The team supports a wide range of clients-from emerging fund operators to globally recognized financial entities-providing regulatory insight and strategic guidance under the Investment Company Act and related laws.

Duties:

• Advise clients on matters involving the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

• Support structuring, formation, and operation of registered investment companies, including mutual funds and ETFs

• Draft and review offering documents, regulatory filings, and board materials

• Collaborate with colleagues and clients on matters involving business development companies (BDCs), variable insurance products, and related financial products

• Conduct legal analysis and prepare responses to regulatory examinations or inquiries

• Stay current with evolving SEC regulations and industry trends

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of focused experience in investment management law, particularly in registered funds

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act

• Familiarity with ETFs, BDCs, insurance-related products, investment adviser compliance, and/or commodities regulation is considered beneficial

• Prior work in a large law firm, financial services institution, or governmental/regulatory agency preferred

• Strong writing, organizational, and client-facing communication skills

• Admitted to the California Bar

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active and good standing with the California Bar

Skills:

• Proficient in investment fund regulatory frameworks

• Skilled in transactional and compliance document drafting

• Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Detail-oriented with analytical problem-solving abilities

• Adept at communicating complex regulatory topics to clients and internal stakeholders

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

The Southern California law practice concentrates on a broad scope of complex commercial litigation matters. The law office employs eight practiced attorneys. All aspects of employment law disputes, intellectual property disputes, and real estate disputes are a few of their practice disciplines. Practice industries are wide-ranging. A number of their industries served include banking-financial services, real estate, oil-gas, entertainment, and shipping-transportation.