CAIS is hiring a
Registered Funds Legal Counsel in United States

Summary

The Registered Funds Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and consultation on the structuring, launch, and distribution of registered funds at CAIS. The role involves overseeing regulatory compliance, fund maintenance, and reporting, collaborating with external counsel, and engaging with senior management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years PQE either in house, or at a top-tier law firm, with substantial involvement in launching and managing registered funds
• Experience in U.S. federal securities laws, asset management, and U.S. registered funds and related regulatory issues are required
• Proven track record in managing the legal aspects of interval and tender offer funds, with substantial knowledge of the 1940 Act
• Strong understanding of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Securities Exchange Act
• JD from an accredited law school, and admission to the bar

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring and launch of multiple registered funds, with a focus on interval and tender offer funds
• Oversee regulatory compliance, fund maintenance, and reporting
• Assist with compliance pre- and post-trade monitoring for interval fund transactions
• Collaborate with external counsel while maintaining an active role in managing internal legal processes
• Engage with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Monitor evolving regulations and industry trends and propose policy and/or procedure updates as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with technology platforms and broker-dealer regulations is encouraged but not required

Benefits

• CAIS offers a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits
• If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $230,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location
• CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and flexible PTO and generous parental leave
• CAIS offers a hybrid in-office model. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers