Legal Specialist

Mutual Fund Legal Specialist

Full-Time

Springfield, MA or Boston, MA (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our mutual fund legal team and become an integral member of MassMutual’s Legal Department. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing business by providing legal support for MassMutual’s investment platform.  This individual will help support an over $40 billion proprietary mutual fund complex and interact with internal clients, third-party service providers, as well as outside mutual fund board members.

The Impact

Do you choose the appropriate message and medium for the situation and audience? Are you someone who can find the resources to get the job done? Do you demonstrate strong business specific knowledge? If so, this opportunity may be right for you!

Your day to day would include and is not limited to:

• Perform a variety of basic and increasingly complex work for SEC registered mutual funds under the general guidance of an attorney
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of various disclosure documents, such as mutual fund prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Part Cs, and mutual fund information statement and proxy materials
• Manage and update mutual fund prospectus disclosure. Work with financial printer to file electronic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR database
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of mutual fund board books and supporting fund governance materials. Prepares agendas and materials for board of trustees’ meetings
• Become proficient at using and maintaining on-line board book and document management system
• Review and edit mutual fund annual and semiannual reports
• Interact with clients and working team members to distribute draft documents for review and to coordinate receipt and reconciliation of client comments on distributions
• Compose drafts of memoranda and other communications for clients and attorneys
• Prepare and maintains compliance calendars for ongoing and anticipated projects, including regulatory filings and annual board approval items

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree or Paralegal Certificate
• 2+ years of experience providing support to SEC registered mutual funds or 3+ years as a paralegal supporting the financial services or insurance industries is desired but will consider other relevant experience

The Ideal Qualifications

• 4 + years of experience providing support to SEC registered mutual funds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Able to multitask, embrace change and manage well under pressure
• Operates with a high level of confidentiality as it relates to client and firm
• Experienced with project management, working collaboratively in a team environment

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits 

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Salary Range:

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.  Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.  For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.