Investment Management Associate Attorney – Investment Management Regulatory

Job Description

Investment Management Associate Attorney (Senior-Level) | Morrison Foerster

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Morrison Foerster, located in Denver, CO or Washington, DC. MoFo is a destination law firm recognized globally for delivering practical, innovative client service and for developing top-tier legal talent. This role supports the firm’s Investment Management group, contributing to its specialized expertise and commitment to clients operating across the investment management industry. The position is crucial for maintaining the firm’s high standards of legal capabilities and client dedication.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Denver, CO or Washington, DC
• Pay: $260000–$390000 yearly
• Team: Morrison Foerster’s Investment Management group, a skilled and diverse team.
• Mission: This person helps investment management clients with regulatory, compliance, governance, and product structuring legal needs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Representation: Represent clients whose businesses span the breadth of the investment management industry.
• Document Drafting: Draft key corporate governance documents for registered investment advisers and registered investment companies.
• Regulatory Advising: Advise private fund clients and their advisers on the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and general securities laws.
• Compliance Guidance: Provide counsel on issues relating to registration, exemptions, compliance, governance, and product structure for clients.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a collaborative and dynamic group of investment management specialists.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Juris Doctor degree; senior-level experience focused on registered investment advisers and investment companies, including registered alternative asset funds and other SEC-registered products.
• Experience: 3–6 years of legal practice experience, specifically in drafting corporate governance documents and advising private fund clients.
• Skills: Outstanding writing and analytical skills, top academic credentials, and an eagerness to be part of a collaborative legal team.
• Bonus: Experience, preferably at an Am Law top 100 firm; regulatory experience with the SEC’s Division of Investment Management; admitted to the state bar in the practicing location or eligible to waive in.