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At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
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<br> If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
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Associate Counsel reports to the US Practice Leader within Legal Administration. Legal Administration provides full service corporate secretarial and regulatory support services to a variety of mutual fund complexes including open-end and closed-end funds.
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Some of your key responsibilities include:
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Provide corporate secretary and regulatory support to a variety of funds and clients.
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Oversee the preparation of board and committee meeting materials; attend board meetings and draft minutes from the meeting.
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Work with support staff to insure that they maintain regulatory calendars of all applicable filings for client mutual funds.
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Draft registration statement updates, new fund registration statement amendments and supplements to prospectuses and SAIs. Oversee the filing with the SEC.
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Prepare and file proxy statements and information statements.
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Attend shareholder meetings and draft minutes.
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Direct new fund registration activities, including drafting initial registration statement, preparing initial shareholder approvals and consents, reviewing fund procedures and agreements.
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Providing effective legal support to various BBH business lines, with a primary focus on Fund Administration within Investor Services.
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Support Investor Services sales team in building legal administration business; present legal administration services to clients and prospective clients.
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Continue to strengthen knowledge of and experience with federal securities laws with a focus on the Investment Company and Investment Advisers Acts and other laws, rules and regulations affecting mutual funds.
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To be successful you'll need to:
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Have strong communication skills
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Be a good presenter
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Ability to drive issues and projects to positive resolution
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Collaborative mindset
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Analytical thinker
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Qualifications:
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Law Degree
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Massachusetts (or equivalent) bar license
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5 to 10 years of prior mutual fund experience required.
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What We Offer:
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A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can
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Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
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Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm
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A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective
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High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
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Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others
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<div></div> We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
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