**Midwest Candidate Preferred**

Summary:

Our clients are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate General Counsel (AGC) to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be a skilled attorney with experience in the Investment Management space, a strong understanding of relevant regulations, and a passion for providing exceptional legal counsel. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the company's business objectives by providing comprehensive legal advice and representation on a variety of matters.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business units across the organization to identify, analyze, and mitigate the legal risks associated with company services.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions on complex matters.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel relationships as needed.
• Represent the company in regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Ensure adherence to all legal and compliance policies and procedures.
• Advise on the appropriate structure and documentation for the company's new products and services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal training programs for internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practising law within a firm or financial institution industry.
• Licensing requirements: Must be a member in good standing of the bar in the state of Ohio
• In-depth knowledge of relevant financial services laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements.
• Experience with managing outside counsel relationships.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful legal matters.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.