About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

THE COMPANY
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Group LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1.3 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and financial intermediaries in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

POSITION OVERVIEW
In support of the firm’s growth in the US Wealth channel, we are currently seeking to recruit a high-quality US Registered Fund Counsel to join our legal team in the US. This individual will provide legal support, advice and counsel to Wellington Management’s sponsored ’40 Act funds, including interval and tender offer funds. This Counsel will also support the firm’s sub-advised active ETFs, ’40 Act mutual funds, as well the distribution of Wellington Management’s sponsored funds to institutional and HNW investors in the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing legal support and advice across both Wellington Management-sponsored ’40 Act funds and sub-advisory mandates for third-party ’40 Act funds, including strategic legal advice and counsel to senior business leaders.
• Providing legal advice on the development and launch of new Wellington Management sponsored US registered funds (e.g., interval and tender offer funds, active ETFs, mutual funds and BDCs), including associated legal documentation such as the prospectus and service provider agreements, assistance with the maintenance of legal documents for existing funds and putting in place of fund distribution agreements.
• Providing legal and regulatory support, as required, to a large, mature ’40 Act sub-advisory business.
• Work supporting the firm’s own sponsored ’40 Act funds will also include providing legal advice to the Governance team, to the fund’s Board of Trustees, and the funds’ Chief Compliance Officer
• Providing analysis of applicable regulatory developments, managing external counsel, and counseling business colleagues and across all Wellington ’40 Act accounts.
• Providing legal advice to the Guideline Monitoring team on the ’40 Act investment restrictions and diversification rules.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of experience practicing law
• Good business judgment and strong counseling skills
• Broad-based ‘40 Act knowledge and experience
• Experience with interval and tender offer funds structures and strategies preferred
• Familiarity with the Advisers Act, FINRA and NFA/CFTC rules and regulations
• Experience at a national law firm or relevant in-house position
• A pragmatic and risk-aware approach to practicing law, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent legal and analytical skills
• Creativity and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to represent the firm with external clients, partners and independent Board of Trustees
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
  

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)