Investment Management Attorney - Registered Funds

Americas

Asset Management

New York

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.

We are looking for an Investment Management Attorney to join our legal team in New York. Reporting to the General Counsel of Asset Management, you will have primary responsibility for the firm’s US mutual fund products, and will also provide legal support to the firm’s retail distribution efforts, institutional client channel, operations and infrastructure teams, and other business activities. You would be joining an experienced, knowledgeable and collegial team of attorneys who work closely with colleagues across the firm’s global business, including compliance and operations, and support a varied set of products.

We’ll trust you to:

• Be the primary legal contact for the firm’s US mutual fund and other US retail products
• Assist with fund and product launches (including potential ETF launches) and various growth initiatives (organic and inorganic)
• Respond to legal and regulatory matters and inquiries
• Prepare and review regulatory filings related to the firm’s products
• Collaborate with the compliance professions in the Legal & Compliance Department
• Advise a diverse set of individuals and constituencies, including senior management and investment professionals, communicating clearly and effectively.
  
  

You’ll need to have:

• A Juris Doctor degree with 4-6 years of hands-on experience with federal securities laws, gained through work at investment management firms or law firms. Investment management contract negotiation experience, fund formation, compliance and regulatory experience is essential.
• Strong familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and their respective regulations, as well as those of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the National Futures Association is preferred. Familiarity with asset management regulation outside of the United States (e.g., MiFID, UCITS and NI 81-102) is preferred but not required.
• Investment management contract negotiation experience, US fund formation, compliance and regulatory experience
• High EQ, excellent communication, and relationship management skills
• The ability to identify issues and make reasoned, commercial decisions in a fast-paced environment
  
  

What We Offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately 200,000-250,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.

The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.