Corporate Counsel - Investments

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Job description

The Role:
We are seeking a junior to mid-level attorney to provide ongoing legal advice relevant to Lord Abbett's Investments Department.

Weâll trust you to::
Be a part of a team that provides day-to-day legal support to all aspects of Lord Abbett's investment team and operations

Review, negotiate, and manage the various agreements, including transactional documentation, trading agreements, buyer representation letters, confidentiality agreements, as well as technology and other corporate agreements

Support the asset recovery services of the firm related to distressed investments

Offer legal counsel to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations and respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations

Interpret, analyze, and provide guidance on major regulatory reforms and partner with the Compliance Department on compliance initiatives

Sustain an awareness of existing and proposed regulatory initiatives, industry trends and best practices

You'll need to have::
An excellent academic background, including Juris Doctor degree from a well-respected law school

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney while working at a leading law firm, in-house, or both

Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework governing investment advisers-including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and other relevant laws and regulations-is preferred.

Exposure to ERISA, commodities regulation, registered mutual funds, private commingled investment vehicles, and UCITS funds is a plus but is not required

The desirable candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:

Proactive, energetic, and pragmatic approach to business and legal issues that is oriented toward finding solutions

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill and explain technical and/or complex matters to non-lawyers

Influence and presence to gain credibility with and the respect of key internal and external constituencies, including his/he manager, colleagues and senior business leaders

Willingness to learn new areas of law, especially asset management and regulatory.

Active listening skills, including the ability to attend to the concerns of senior managers and business leaders

Strong team orientation; values and emphasizes cooperation and teamwork across functional areas

Ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a deadline intensive environment

Attention to detail

Ethical nature, with the highest standards of integrity

Why Lord Abbett?:
Lord Abbett is a leading asset manager serving clients worldwide. Our purpose-securing a sustainable future for our clients, our people, and our world-fuels everything we do. Our clients trust us to manage approximately $250 billion in assets across a diverse set of investment strategies and vehicles. Inspired by our "dream big, work hard, have fun" principle, our people thrive in our vibrant culture and deliver lasting impact to our clients and communities. We are honored to have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments and scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, a measure of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.