Counsel, Law​/Legal

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Boston, Needham, New York, Chicago

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. 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.

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 that includes retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, backup childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

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