Senior Securities Counsel

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare, a financial services corporation with approximately $79 billion in assets under management and administration and over 600 employees. Founded in 1972, MissionSquare is dedicated to the retirement needs of public sector employees. We focus on delivering results-oriented retirement and retiree health savings plans, education, investment options, personalized guidance, and related services to public sector participants in more than 9,200 plans and nearly 2 million participant accounts. We strive to make the administration of retirement programs as easy and cost-effective as possible. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare's Corporate Affairs team.

The Senior Securities Counsel works on a broad range of financial services and asset management related legal issues and will primarily provide counsel and advice to various internal business and compliance departments with respect to federal and state securities laws and regulations that impact MissionSquare and its affiliated, regulated entities.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years of in-house, law firm or government experience in securities law, as well as excellent research, writing and communication skills. This position is hybrid.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Research and analyze complex issues related to the operation of SEC registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, and collective investment trust funds.
• Draft and review written policies and procedures for investment advisers and broker-dealers.
• Draft and review various types of contracts and agreements related to regulated entities as well as general corporate activities.
• Review marketing and client reporting materials for adherence to corporate policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide general legal guidance regarding corporate matters.
• Familiarity with federal and state privacy laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• Law degree from an accredited law school and active state bar membership. 

• 10 or more years of securities law experience.

• Experience working in a financial services firm, law firm, the SEC, or FINRA. 

• Working knowledge of and experience with securities laws and regulations related to investment advisers.

• Familiarity with laws relating to collective investment trust funds.

• Familiarity with SEC and FINRA rules related to broker-dealers.

• Excellent legal research, writing and analysis skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.

• Working knowledge of general corporate law.

 To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
• Varied incentive plans
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and career development courses
• Mentoring programs
• Volunteerism program 

 As a company, MissionSquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.