Senior Associate, Fund Paralegal - Mutual Funds - Cohen and Steers : Job Details

Job Title: Senior Associate, Fund Paralegal - Mutual Funds

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reports To: SVP, Associate General Counsel, Retail

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Job Summary:

Work closely with attorneys and business personnel to advise and support the firm's registered funds (open-end, closed-end and sub-advised funds). Primary responsibilities will include maintaining and updating disclosure documents for the funds with the SEC in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, preparing and disseminating materials for the Board of Directors and drafting and updating routine contracts with fund intermediaries and service providers to the funds. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

* Working closely with1940 Act attorneys to maintain, update and organize registered fund registration documents and all exhibits, including reviewing contracts

* Review recurring SEC filings of funds and handle EDGAR filings process for all fund SEC filings

* Coordinate with internal and external fund counsel on registered fund filings including registration statements, proxy statements and prospectus supplements

* Draft and update timelines, project plans and facilitate execution of quarterly and annual process for SEC filings

* Help prepare, obtain, assemble and disseminate Board materials

* Support attorneys and compliance personnel in tracking new laws, regulations and industry developments, and assist in communicating developments and new procedures to business personnel

* Research, retrieve and organize fund and adviser records, and assist attorneys with corporate governance matters

* Prepare and file reports under Section 16 of the Exchange Act

* Prepare and file corporate governance forms and correspondence with the New York Stock Exchange

* Coordinate with sub-advised clients and provide information for their fund filings

* Recordkeeping, including electronic and paper document and file management

* Work closely with and assist other members of the legal/compliance department

Minimum Requirements:

* 2 - 4 years paralegal experience, asset management experience preferred

* Law firm background or mutual fund legal or compliance background is strongly preferred

* Knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Securities Act of 1933 preferred but not required

* Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills are required

* Very strong analytical, project management and leadership skills are required

* Ability to interact with personnel from all levels of the organization

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

* College degree required

* Highly motivated, detail oriented and able to work independently

* MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required

* Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.