Senior Paralegal

Who You'll Work With:

We are looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Mutual Fund Legal Group in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Your impact as both an individual contributor and a team member is critical to the success of the team. The Mutual Fund Legal Group is responsible for coordinating and supervising the legal aspects of our domestic, US registered funds, including ETFs and closed-end funds. AB’s funds complex currently consists of over 90 portfolios covering a broad range of investment services including alternatives, equity, fixed income and multi-asset funds.

What You'll Do:

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and update of fund registration statements including Part Cs, and supplements to prospectuses.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of documentation related to the organization, reorganization, modification, and liquidation of funds.
• Assist with uploading and managing Board materials to Diligent and performing other duties relevant to Board materials.
• Coordinate, compile, organize and review agendas, resolutions, and materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings; assemble and obtain applicable reports for Board Books.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of fund contracts.
• Review various disclosure documents required for assigned funds, including shareholder reports and N-CENS.
• Maintain internal document repositories--organize and maintain fund records for assigned funds, including electronic document and file management.
• Maintain up-to-date listing of officers and portfolio managers for our funds in databases.
• Develop and maintain “tickler” files and calendars for assigned funds to coordinate workflow and assure adherence to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines.
• Manage the legal invoice billing process for the group.
• Assist with certain administrative tasks for the team including scheduling meetings, arranging travel, providing phone coverage and drafting routine correspondence.

What We're Looking For:

• College degree.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in an in-house legal department of a financial services company, or comparable law firm experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and the ability to learn new databases/programs quickly.  Knowledge of Diligent Boards software a plus.
• Experience working with open-end, closed-end, and exchange-traded funds a plus.
• We are interested in candidates that pay careful attention to details, are organized and flexible with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced people-oriented environment. Candidate should be a self-starter and must be comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team.

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.