Financial Services Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Financial Services Associate in Boston. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience and a strong understanding of federal securities laws to join their Financial Services group.

Duties

• Advise clients on fund structures and regulatory matters.
• Handle cross-border registration and regulatory examinations.
• Engage in enforcement and broker-dealer matters.
• Address issues involving blockchain and digital assets.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act and/or Investment Advisers Act.
• Experience with exchange-traded funds, interval funds, or business development companies is a plus.
• Large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.