LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.
Job DescriptionRegistered investment companies and their directors, private funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers turn to us for advice on their most challenging and complex regulatory, litigation, enforcement and transactional issues. Clients rely on us for the seasoned insight of a team that includes lawyers who have served in senior positions in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Investment Management and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and as in-house counsel to investment advisers managing registered funds. The lawyers of this to rated international law firm have substantial experience in all facets of the investment management business, its regulation, and the defense of investment advisers and funds in litigation and regulatory proceedings. The firm also counsel venture capitalists, hedge funds, offshore funds and their directors, and other unregistered investment companies and their advisers on fund formation, operation and compliance.
QualificationsThe Investment Management Group of a Securities Department is interested in discussing positions with attorneys who have two to four years post-JD experience and who have experience advising and representing investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, securities exchanges, or securities trade associations regarding compliance with federal and state securities laws and regulations, futures rules and regulations and the rules of self-regulatory organizations. Prior work experience with the CFTC, FINRA, or the SEC would be helpful but is not required.
Additional InformationOnly candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor (JD)
- Two to four years post-JD legal experience
- Experience advising or representing investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, exchanges, or trade associations on securities and futures law compliance
- Experience with fund formation, operation, compliance, and defense in regulatory or litigation matters
- Prior work experience with the CFTC, FINRA, or the SEC
What We Do
Lewis & Associates LLC is an award-winning, Black woman-owned consulting firm. The organization is dedicated to intentionally and purposefully supporting nonprofits, small businesses, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. By providing expert business consulting and professional services, they help these diverse entities navigate operational challenges, optimize their impact, and achieve their long-term strategic goals through tailored support and guidance.
