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Northwestern Mutual · 1 month ago

Mutual Fund Attorney

positionMilwaukee, WI Corporate
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$123K/yr - $264K/yr
date3+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune 500 leader in financial security, seeking a Mutual Fund Attorney to join their Investment Products and Advisory Services Team. The role involves supporting regulatory filings for mutual funds, collaborating with compliance experts, and driving product innovation.

AdviceConsultingEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceWealth Management

Responsibilities

Lead and support the preparation of regulatory filings for our mutual funds and registered investment adviser, including registration statements, prospectus supplements, shareholder reports, proxy statements, and more
Develop and present materials for quarterly Board meetings, and record minutes for key committees
Drive sub-adviser due diligence and onboarding, including contract negotiation and Board communications
Analyze and implement SEC rule proposals, advising business partners and serving on strategic project teams
Support committees across brokerage, proxy, derivatives, liquidity risk management, and more
Contribute to the launch of new mutual funds and the evolution of our investment products

Qualification

Legal experience in mutual fundsSecurities/banking law expertiseMutual fund Board governanceJuris DoctorateAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

3–5 years of legal experience in mutual funds, investment advisers, and related regulatory filings—gained at a law firm, in-house, the SEC, or a fund services provider
Proven experience with mutual fund Board governance, launching new funds, and changing sub-advisers
Juris Doctorate and exemplary academic record; Wisconsin law license (or commitment to obtain within one year) is required

Preferred

Expertise in securities/banking law for variable insurance products, broker-dealers, or OCC-regulated banks is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
Opportunities for career growth

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.
dateFounded in 1857
location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.northwesternmutual.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
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Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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Recent News

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Northwestern Mutual tops industry in Financial Soundness, Quality of Products and Services, Long-Term Investment Value and more on FORTUNE's latest list of the "World's Most Admired" Companies
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Where Northwestern Mutual has outgrown a 150-person office
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Northwestern Mutual relocating 150-person Mendota Heights office to Bloomington for growth
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