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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

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative lawyer to join our Legal team as Counsel. This role will provide legal coverage for client-facing distribution activities, focusing largely on the U.S. wealth channel and related strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will join a specialist legal team that collaborates closely with our business and Compliance colleagues to advance key initiatives of the firm. Embracing a talent philosophy centered on a growth mindset and a client-centric culture, this role offers a great opportunity for someone who would like to expand his or her asset management experience in the rapidly developing wealth space.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on regulatory issues relevant to our U.S. client-facing business, including SEC, CFTC, FINRA, NFA requirements

• Advising on activities of limited-scope broker / dealer and retail-adjacent activities of our investment adviser, including licensing, marketing, and disclosure rules

• Assisting in drafting and negotiating distribution and service agreements with intermediaries

• Advising on matters related to U.S. distribution of registered funds

• Working with Compliance on regulatory engagement and regulatory examinations

• Collaborating with Compliance, Client teams, and Operations to ensure legal and regulatory risk is appropriately managed in commercial negotiations and in supporting business activities

• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and assessing their impact

• Additional responsibilities may include working on Wellington-sponsored funds or negotiating complex client mandates, depending upon business needs and the background of the successful candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 5-10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with some experience in asset management or financial services

• Understanding of and experience working with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

• Experience with legal support of Wealth initiatives preferred (e.g., marketing, limited-scope broker/dealer support, U.S. retail fund distribution, interval funds, tender offer funds)

• Strong understanding of complex legal and regulatory issues

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Location: Boston, Needham, New York, Chicago

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 r_ _ace, 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 [email protected] _._

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:

USD 120,000 - 225,000

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)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. 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. We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

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