Description:

Group Description
MSIM's legal team works closely with our business partners to provide well-reasoned, concise legal, regulatory, and strategic advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of MSIM across its equities, fixed income & liquidity, alternative investments and solutions & multi-assets businesses in order to execute business objectives while managing legal, regulatory and franchise risks. MSIM lawyers are proud of their reputation as problem solvers who collaborate across areas and regions to deliver powerful results.

Position Summary:
You will be part of the public-side legal team, reporting to the Head of Public Side Legal and working under the supervision of senior attorneys. You will advise on MSIM's registered equity, fixed income and liquidity funds, ETFs, private funds, and institutional business. MSIM's business is constantly evolving and as a global firm Morgan Stanley continues to focus on delivering investment products and solutions to our clients, so you will have opportunities to collaborate with legal teams covering MSIM's Private Side businesses and Morgan Stanley's other divisions, such as wealth management and institutional securities. As such, you must be interested in and able to develop an expertise in new coverage areas. Specific responsibilities include:

Advising portfolio management, product development/management and sales teams
Assisting business units in the structuring and launch of new registered and unregistered products
Reviewing and preparing registration statements, PPMs and related documents, proxy materials, and documentation in connection with business transactions for MSIM funds
Negotiating various agreements including investment advisory, managed account, service provider and side letters
Advising the business on regulatory developments and changes in legal requirements
Coordinating with MSIM Legal colleagues in non-US offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan
Coordinating with colleagues in other groups such as Compliance, Litigation, and Global Financial Crimes/AML Requirements

Requirements:
You thrive on working in a fast-paced, global business that demands creativity, excellence, and adaptability, and requires attention to detail, strong time management and organizational skills, and a logical/analytical approach. You think critically, spot issues, and exercise good judgement. You enjoying working in a team environment but are also able to work independently. Other specific requirements include:

A J.D. from a nationally-recognized law school with bar admission and at least 3-8 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm or asset-manager with a focus on registered products
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
Understanding of the regulatory environment and trends relevant to asset management with experience advising on legal matters related to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and ERISA
Experience engaging and overseeing external counsel as necessary

Compensation is commensurate with experience

Location:

This position can be in New York, NY or Boston, MA with a requirement of 4 days in the office per week.