About this role
What will you do: Our Legal Division is expanding to enhance solutions for millions of clients and their families. We are looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and support to leaders across the Firm related to our investment advisory platform and programs. The work is dynamic and requires the ability to look beyond the specific legal questions to understand the goals of the business and aid in getting to the best solution. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate the opportunity to be a part of a culture that inspires and supports the individual and allows them to be part of a team focused on delivering solutions. What will you do: The individual selected for this role will enjoy the benefit of working for a well‐established Fortune 500 firm, and will have the opportunity to be a key influencer within the Firm by using their deep understanding of investment advisory programs and solutions to enhance the support provided by the Legal Division. With limited supervision, the key responsibilities of the Associate General Counsel III, Investment Advisory Attorney are: Provide legal, strategic and tactical support to the Firm's investment advisory programs and interpret applicable federal laws and regulations that govern such programs, and interpret, maintain and enhance the contractual agreements that govern such programs and disclosures. Understand and apply the requirements of Form ADV (Part I, II and III) for maintaining the Firm's Form ADV, including the annual updating process and interim updates as necessary. Provide strategic thought and legal leadership to support and advise the Firm and its affiliates on a wide range of matters pertaining to the development of investment advisory programs. Develop and implement solutions to eliminate, manage and mitigate risk to the Firm. Analyze and resolve complex legal matters and recommend changes to organizational policies and procedures. Apply sound judgment, decision making, and conflict resolution skills and successfully partner with associates across the Firm and Legal Division to deliver results and move important work through the organization. Employ excellent communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills to convey complex issues to legal and non‐legal professionals at all levels, including senior leaders, to support the successful execution of investment advisory initiatives at the Firm. Interact with outside counsel to identify, evaluate and resolve complex or unique legal questions and issues.