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Legal Counsel

Investment Management Counsel

Princeton, NJ

About the Role

Global Advisers is seeking a Investment Management Counsel in Princeton, NJ to provide legal advice on investment-adviser regulation, client agreements, products and services, regulatory developments, contracts, and risk matters affecting the firm. The role is designed for professionals who can exercise sound judgment, work collaboratively, and maintain high standards of accuracy, client service, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

  • Advise management and business teams on investment-management and securities-law matters.
  • Draft and review advisory agreements, disclosures, policies, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, registrations, and significant compliance matters.
  • Assess legal implications of new products, services, technology, and business initiatives.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters.
  • Provide clear, practical legal guidance that distinguishes legal requirements from business preferences.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility to perform the role's legal work.
  • Seven or more years of relevant legal experience in investment management, securities regulation, financial services, or a related practice.
  • Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and judgment.
  • Ability to advise senior leaders on complex and time-sensitive issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with registered investment advisers, the Investment Advisers Act, state securities regulation, or wealth-management legal matters.
  • In-house financial-services experience.

Skills for This Role

Investment Management Law, Securities Law, Regulatory Interpretation, Contract Drafting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Risk Assessment, Outside Counsel Management

How We Evaluate Candidates

Global Advisers operates as a meritocracy. We evaluate candidates against the requirements of the role, demonstrated capability, judgment, initiative, professionalism, and the quality of their work.

Employment Notices

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Advisers provides equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and legitimate business needs. Global Advisers does not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Reasonable Accommodation

Global Advisers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruiting and application process. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role, contact careers@globaladvisers.com. Requests for accommodation are considered in accordance with applicable law.

Employment Information

Role requirements, compensation, benefits, work arrangements, licensing requirements, and employment eligibility are position-specific and subject to applicable law. Any background, credential, or licensing review is conducted only as appropriate for the role and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.