Investment Management Attorney
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Investment Management AttorneyJob Number: 3260869POSTING DATE: Oct 18, 2024PRIMARY LOCATION: Americas-United States of America-New York-New YorkEDUCATION LEVEL: Master's DegreeJOB: AttorneyEMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full TimeJOB LEVEL: Vice PresidentDESCRIPTIONInvestment Management Attorney - Vice PresidentPrimary Responsibilities Providing legal support for MS, EV, & Calvert 1940 Act registered equity, fixed income and liquidity funds, ETFs, private funds, and institutional business including: Providing day-to-day advice and counsel to portfolio management, product development/management and sales teamsReviewing and preparing offering materials and other fund documentationSupporting sales teams in connection with third-party distributionAssisting business units in development of new productsAdvising on marketing materials Reviewing and negotiating investment advisory and other service agreementsAdvising the business on regulatory developments and changes in legal requirements; assisting with responses to regulatory inquiriesProviding general legal advice to a global asset manager, including coordinating with Legal colleagues in non-US offices in London, Hong Kong, and Japan as well as with colleagues in other groups such as Compliance, Litigation, and Global Financial Crimes/AMLAdvising on the development and execution of internal policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONSSkills Required At least 4 years of experience at major US law firm or in-house investment bank, asset manager or private equity firmDeep understanding of the external regulatory environments and trends relevant to asset management, including matters arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, the Securities Act of 1933, Regulation D, ERISA, AIFMD, and FINRA RulesExcellent analytical, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, maturity and judgementExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to forge strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and across various regionsDemonstrated ability to be creative in developing alternative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environmentDemonstrated ability to take on and effectively prioritize multiple projectsCapacity to work and make informed decisions independently as well as partner with legal and compliance colleagues and clientsExperience engaging and overseeing external counsel as necessary Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr