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<p>This is a great opportunity to join the top tier legal team at a dynamic asset manager. The Associate Counsel is responsible for legal matters related to Putnam’s mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds. This includes review of 1940 Act fund registration statements, prospectuses, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings; analysis of investment, marketing and operational legal and compliance issues related to the funds; and work on mergers, product changes, and creation of new funds. The role also involves analysis and interpretation of applicable legal requirements, including implementation of new rules, and assisting in the preparation of materials for review by the funds’ boards of trustees.</p>
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<li>JD and prior experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act required. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of related law firm experience. </li>
<li>Strong knowledge of investment company disclosure and regulatory requirements. </li>
<li>Strong oral and written communication skills for both legal and non-legal audiences. Strong drafting skills (including legal disclosures, board materials, contracts and policies).</li>
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At Putnam, we are committed to a diverse workforce and take positive steps to ensure equal opportunity in our recruitment process. We ensure that individuals with different abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job applicant process. We strive to hire, develop and retain the most hardworking individuals by valuing the varied skills that they bring!
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Most Putnam associates enjoy a hybrid work model, striking a balance between providing a flexible work schedule for our associates and leveraging the energy and creativity that comes with in-person collaboration. This evolution of our workplace creates greater efficiencies and a heightened focus on driving Putnam’s critical goals — ultimately to best serve clients.
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<li>Compensation: Base salary plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results </li>
<li>Time Off: Flexible time-off under either the R esponsible V acation P lan for exempt level staff , or the Traditional Vacation Plan, including personal time off at a minimum of 18 days paid for non-exempt staff. We also provide 1 0 paid company holidays per full calendar year, plus paid sick and volunteer time . </li>
<li>Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with up to a 5% annual match and annual company discretionary contribution of eligible compensation plus other annual incentive plans based on eligibility </li>
<li>Family Focus: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to $10,000 for adoption and surrogacy assistance </li>
<li>Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company annual discretionary contribution up to $1,000 per family </li>
<li>Wellness Programs: Wellness incentive platform, employee assistance program, financial counseling services, fitness center discounts and more </li>
<li>Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability </li>
<li>Learning: Tuition reimbursement, instructor-led and online classes, mentorship, sponsorship, coaching and leadership development programs </li>
<li>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Diversity Advisory Council, business impact groups </li>
<li>Sustainability: Corporate Sustainability Committee, member of the Sustainability Roundtable, Inc.</li>
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