Associate Director, Legal

Team Overview

We are a small team of experienced lawyers responsible for managing the complex legal and regulatory needs of the firm on a global basis. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, business-minded investment management lawyer to join our team to provide proactive legal advice to our institutional asset management business.  The lawyer who fills this position will be a key contributor to the firm on a wide variety of legal and business matters and will provide direct, day-to-day support to the firm and key business groups such as trading/portfolio management, investment services, client operations, relationship management and business development. We believe strongly in professional growth, development, and mentoring.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and regulatory advice to business groups and collaborate with stakeholders on firm-wide projects and initiatives
• Proactively monitor global regulatory developments and devise internal and external communication and implementation strategies
• Provide general corporate advice and support as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced asset management attorney
• Works independently, drives projects forward, and escalates appropriately
• Is a self-starter that works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing processes and procedures
• Is able to work in a dynamic environment and prioritize under tight deadlines and high standards
• Maintains a superior work ethic, strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and is able to work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree, currently licensed to practice law
• 7+ years of investment management legal and regulatory experience, primarily at an established investment manager or in an investment management practice at a large law firm
• An understanding of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to investment managers
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Comfortable being the primary contact on legal-related inquiries

Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.