Axiom · 3 months ago
Investment Management Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$158K/yr - $158K/yr
7+ years expAxiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking a mid-level Investment Management Counsel to support clients in the financial services, institutional asset management, and wealth management sectors, focusing on investment management agreements and regulatory compliance.
ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate investment management and advisory agreements, including term sheets, side letters, and indemnification provisions
Provide legal support on broker-dealer operations and regulatory compliance matters, including OCC, FINRA, and SEC requirements
Advise on ERISA matters related to investments, pension funds, and fiduciary responsibilities (non-employment)
Counsel clients on trust and pension fund governance, institutional asset structures, and investment allocation strategies
Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance assessments, staying current on securities laws and fiduciary standards
Collaborate with investment, compliance, and legal teams to develop and refine investment product and institutional strategies
Qualification
Required
JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing
7–12 years of post-qualification experience in investment management, financial services, or regulatory law
Strong knowledge of broker-dealer regulations, OCC compliance, and institutional investment frameworks
Demonstrated experience with investment agreements, indemnification clauses, and fiduciary duties
Ability to operate independently and manage client relationships in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Experience advising institutional asset managers, including pension funds and trust departments
ERISA expertise specifically related to the investment side, not employment/benefits
Familiarity with cross-border and U.S. regulatory frameworks relevant to broker-dealer and investment activity
Previous experience at investment management firms, large wealth management institutions, or fiduciary-focused organizations (e.g., Vanguard, Fidelity) is a plus
Strong communication, project management, and client advisory skills
Benefits
Health benefits
401k
Professional development tools and resources
Learning and development programs
Company
Axiom
Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M
Leadership Team
David McVeigh
Chief Executive Officer
CJ Saretto
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-08-26
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