Job Description:

 

Be a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Corporate Affairs Team.

This position requires the ability and willingness to work on a broad range of financial services and asset management related legal issues and will primarily provide counsel and advice to various internal business and compliance departments with respect to federal and state securities laws and regulations that impact MissionSquare Retirement and its affiliated, regulated entities.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of in-house, law firm or government experience in securities law, as well as excellent research, writing and communication skills.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Research and analyze issues related to the operation of SEC registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, and collective investment trust funds.


• Draft and review written policies and procedures for investment advisers and broker-dealers.


• Draft and review various types of contracts and agreements related to regulated entities as well as general corporate activities.


• Review marketing and client reporting materials for adherence to corporate policy and applicable laws and regulations.


• Assist in the preparation, review and maintenance of corporate governance materials, such as board materials and minutes.


• Provide general legal guidance regarding corporate matters.

If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:

• Law degree from an accredited law school and active state bar membership. 


• Three or more years of securities law experience, including practical experience working in a financial services firm, law firm, the SEC, or FINRA. 


• Knowledge of general corporate governance is a significant plus. 


• Working knowledge of and experience with securities laws and regulations related to investment advisers


• Familiarity with laws relating to collective investment trust funds preferred


• Familiarity with SEC and FINRA rules related to broker-dealers preferred


• Excellent legal research, writing and analysis skills.


• Strong communication skills.


• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.


• Working knowledge of general corporate law preferred

 

To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

 

• Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions


• Varied incentive plans


• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules


• Wellness programs


• Tuition reimbursement


• Professional and career development courses


• Mentoring programs


• Volunteerism program 

 

 

 

As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

 

Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Offers of employment are conditioned upon the successful candidate providing proper proof of vaccination status prior to employment and pursuant to applicable law.

 

Education

Required

• Juris Doctor/Law Degree or better

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