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The Hartford · 1 month ago

Investment Management Attorney

The Hartford is an insurance company that aims to make a difference and is seeking a mid-level investment management attorney to join its Legal Department. The role involves providing legal and regulatory support to the Funds and other business lines, engaging in various responsibilities including coordinating Board meetings and preparing legal documents.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing the preparation and publication of Board materials and participating in Board and Committee meetings
Overseeing corporate law matters related to the Funds
Preparing disclosure documents, including registration statements, supplements, proxy statements, periodic reports to shareholders, and other regulatory filings
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating service provider agreements
Coordinating with outside counsel and independent legal counsel
Responding to inquiries from shareholders, financial intermediaries, and regulatory authorities
Maintaining awareness of industry and regulatory developments and researching potential resolutions to issues in support of business initiatives
Providing advice on regulatory matters relating to the firm’s business activities

Qualification

J.D. degreeInvestment management lawRegulatory complianceBoard meeting coordinationService provider agreementsEthical conductWritten communicationOral presentationTeam collaboration

Required

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and Pennsylvania bar membership (or eligible to be admitted to the Pennsylvania bar as an in-house counsel)
At least 5 years of experience as an investment management attorney addressing matters arising under the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, and other U.S. federal securities laws applicable to registered investment companies, private funds, and investment advisers
Familiarity with the rules and regulations adopted by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the National Securities Exchanges, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and National Futures Association applicable to investment companies
An understanding of the investment management industry in general and Hartford Funds' business model and objectives in particular
Technical expertise in the regulatory framework governing the Funds' operations and the firm's business lines
The business acumen and effective problem-solving skills necessary to identify and resolve issues in an efficient and effective manner that helps Hartford Funds achieve its business objectives and client-service goals
Risk-awareness; be willing to take appropriate risks and unwilling to deviate from established risk-limiting policies and procedures
Intellectual curiosity coupled with decisiveness and effective time management
Executive presence that instills confidence among Hartford Funds' senior leadership and Fund Directors
Confident oral presentation abilities and the ability to prepare accurate, complete, and well-reasoned written communications that present information in a clear, effective, and informative manner
The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also independently managing significant portions of the Board meeting preparation process and other areas of responsibility
Self-awareness, well-developed emotional intelligence, and sense of humor
Unquestionable commitment to ethical conduct

Preferred

Experience serving as an associate attorney within a law firm's investment management practice group
Experience working as in-house counsel for an asset management firm or as a member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff
Broader investment management experience, such as working with institutional separate accounts, separately managed accounts, and private funds and their advisers
Familiarity with sub-advised fund structures

Benefits

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

Company

The Hartford

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The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1995-12-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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