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Invesco Mutual Fund

Senior Counsel

Invesco Mutual Fund, Atlanta, Texas, United States, 75551


As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!Job Description

Your Role:This position will assist the Assistant General Counsel, US Product Strategy & Governance, as well as various Assistant General Counsels in the US Legal department in executing legal responsibilities relating to Invesco's 1940 Act registered asset management products, including ETFs, mutual funds and closed-end funds, as well as non-1940 Act ETPs.This position will work with other members of the Invesco U.S. legal team (and Invesco attorneys outside the U.S. as necessary) to support our various businesses. This role includes daily involvement with both internal and external business clients and participation in the normal business decision-making process to ensure that Invesco's legal concerns, issues, risks, and liabilities are identified and dealt with effectively. In addition, this position may entail internal corporate governance activities for various Invesco entities. Some travel is required.You will be responsible for:The provision of legal advice relating to Invesco’s investment products, services, and the support of Invesco’s operating areas.The development, management and distribution of ETFs, open and closed-end mutual funds, commodity pools, trust company sponsored exempt investments pools, UITs and separate accounts.The preparation of board materials and presentations and in certain cases the delivery of these presentations to various boards of trustees/directors and senior management.Coordinating with the Compliance department to ensure proper implementation and execution of policies and procedures.Providing ongoing advice with respect to structuring and maintaining registered and unregistered investment vehicles including preparation of offering materials and related on-going reviews of registration statements and offering documents.Providing advice and legal research regarding regulatory matters and all aspects of Invesco’s products and services with primary emphasis on the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Securities Act of 1933 Act, Commodities Act and ERISA.Negotiation and/or advice with respect to legal contracts and documents and general corporate matters.Providing proactive and situation specific advice on individual transactions, contracts and projects and on broader issues of policy and principles.Ensuring productive relationships with regulators and internal and external clients and boards of trustees/directors by demonstrating superior responsiveness and client service and by establishing a constructive relationship based on clear communication, ensuring mutual understanding, and regulators’/clients' objectives and expectations.Leading initiatives on a multi-functional basis to enhance business processes and address business operational issues.Liaising in a proactive, problem solving manner with other functional areas on matters such as regulatory compliance, product development, and sales/marketing activities.The experience you bring:Minimum of 5 – 10 years of experience since admission to the Bar required.Minimum of 5+ years of experience with Investment Advisers/Company Act of 1940 in a large law firm and/or in-house setting is required.Experience working with a range of regulatory bodies (SEC, FINRA, CFTC, OCC) is preferred.Experience working with ETFs and mutual funds is required.Experience working with 33 Act Commodity Pools is preferred.A proven track record of success in partnership and collaboration with colleagues and senior business and organizational partners for the development and delivery of strategies and solutions is required.Strong written and verbal communication skills to command respect with gravitas and engage a variety of large audiences, internally and externally.Ability to build strong relationships with senior management and other key constituents.Ability to quickly build strong internal and external networks, leverage relationships and identify key decision-makers to assist in accomplishing business objectives.Ability to influence major decisions through reasoned analysis and business understanding.Experience in dealing with remote line management and/or matrix management structures is highly beneficial and desired.Formal Education:Bachelor's degree and JD are required.Full Time / Part Time

Full timeWorker Type

EmployeeJob Exempt (Yes / No)

YesWorkplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:Flexible paid time offHybrid work schedule401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contributionHealth & wellbeing benefitsParental Leave benefitsEmployee stock purchase planThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.About Us

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, we are solely dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, explore your potential at Invesco.

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