Legal Counsel providing comprehensive support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds platform. Involves drafting agreements and advising stakeholders on regulatory matters.
Responsibilities
Provide legal support for PIMCO’s U.S. registered funds and collective investment trusts, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to fund distribution, service providers, platform relationships, operations, and ETFs.
Advise internal stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, structural, and operational considerations affecting fund operations, disclosure, and compliance.
Prepare and refine Board materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with governance expectations.
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, escalating issues when needed and offering thoughtful, practical solutions.
Partner cross‑functionally with investment, product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams to support new product initiatives and evolving business strategies.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a leading law school with strong academic performance.
Approximately 4–8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. registered funds—ideally at a top‑tier law firm or in‑house at an asset manager.
Strong technical knowledge of open‑end funds, closed‑end funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts.
Active Bar membership in any U.S. state and solid expertise in securities laws governing registered funds, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related SEC filing requirements.
Working familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and ERISA is beneficial.
Analytical and solutions‑oriented mindset, with the ability to interpret complex issues and develop commercially practical guidance.
High integrity and sound judgment, demonstrated through reliable, collaborative partnerships.
Self‑starter with strong ownership, comfortable navigating a fast‑paced environment and managing competing priorities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts and influence senior stakeholders.
Organized and team‑oriented, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across levels and functions.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance and travel coverage.
401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment.
Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs.
Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office.
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