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Global X ETFs · 1 week ago

Senior Product Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$225K/yr - $275K/yr

8+ years exp

Global X ETFs is a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds that facilitates access to investment opportunities across global markets. They are seeking a Senior Product Counsel to lead complex ETF product work, support strategic initiatives, and provide ongoing regulatory support.

Asset ManagementImpact InvestingRisk Management

Responsibilities

Lead the legal workstreams for complex ETF launches and product enhancements, from concept through effectiveness

Draft, review, and manage Form N-1A preparation, related registration filings, SEC correspondence, and regulatory strategy

Advise internal teams (product, portfolio management, operations) on ETF structuring, investment strategies, derivatives usage, and disclosure issues

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on SEC filings and regulatory questions

Act as the legal lead on strategic initiatives like new product verticals, new entity structures, and adjacent business lines

Advise on regulatory frameworks, risk considerations, and operational implications for new ventures

Develop scalable legal processes, documentation, and best-practice frameworks to support expansion

Partner cross-functionally (product, compliance, operations, etc.) to operationalize new initiatives

Oversee continuous maintenance of fund registration statements, prospectuses, and disclosure documents for assigned ETFs

Manage the annual 15(c) response and annual fund update process

Manage the preparation and review of shareholder reports and Form N-CSRs

Provide guidance on regulatory developments affecting ETFs (e.g., rulemaking, derivatives rule compliance, valuation, liquidity)

Manage SEC comments and routine regulatory inquiries for assigned ETFs

Prepare or review board materials, resolutions, regulatory memoranda, and governance documentation

Review and negotiate key service provider, vendor, and fund-related agreements (e.g., custodian, administrator, index providers)

Provide support on complex cross-border regulatory questions escalated from the International Product Counsel and assist in reviewing global distribution frameworks

Support regulatory inquiries, examinations, and internal legal projects

Support corporate legal matters, including IP (licensing, trademark inquiries), and escalated immigration matters

Qualification

Investment Company Act expertiseETF product managementRegulatory complianceLegal drafting skillsProject managementAnalytical skillsOrganizational excellenceStrategic thinkingIssue spotting

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility for NY in-house registration

8–15 years of legal experience in the 1940 Act is required

Deep understanding of a registered investment adviser's operational workflows

Must be a strategic thinker with a high degree of ownership, organizational excellence, and the proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Strong drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting skills, with the ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into clear, actionable business guidance