Senior Counsel

Weiss Asset Management

$220K — $270K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of relevant legal experience in investment or corporate law.
  • Experience at a big law firm or asset management firm is preferred.
  • Strong academic credentials are essential; advanced legal education is a plus.
  • Demonstrated high ethical standards and attention to detail in previous roles.
  • Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide regulatory advice on compliance and legal frameworks for hedge fund operations.
  • Negotiate diverse transactions and legal agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Offer legal guidance related to investments and asset management activities.
  • Engage in general corporate legal work to support business operations.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment eager to tackle complex legal challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal team within a prestigious investment firm.
  • Exposure to a broad range of legal issues in a global hedge fund context.
  • Engagement with a variety of substantive areas enhances professional growth.
  • Collaboration with academically-oriented colleagues encourages continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our dynamic legal team and apply multiple areas of expertise to the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund. The right candidate will want to engage in multiple substantive areas and take on a wide variety of responsibilities, including regulatory advice, negotiation of transactions and agreements, investment-related legal advice, and general corporate work. Candidates should be curious and driven with a desire to learn about all aspects of an investment firm.

Responsibilities:
  • At least 4 years of experience in some or all of the areas mentioned above
  • Big law firm and/or asset management firm experience a plus
  • Strong academic credentials and the desire to work with academically-oriented colleagues
  • High ethical standards, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative reasoning ability, and a rigorous work ethic

Base Salary: $220k-$270k base per year, plus bonus, depending on experience. Actual offer will reflect your specific skills, years of relevant experience, and fit for the role. It is unlikely that all new hires will start at the top of this range.

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