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About the role
Provide legal and regulatory advice regarding the design, launch, operation, governance, and distribution of investment products and solutions, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, collective investment vehicles, managed account programs, and other investment offerings.
What they're looking for
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Meaningful experience (7-10 years) advising registered investment companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, or other participants in the asset management industry
- Strong working knowledge of federal securities laws and regulations applicable to registered investment products and advisory businesses
- Ability to independently analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and deliver practical, business-aligned advice
- Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of matters, and operate effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment
More about this role
SEI is seeking an Attorney-Director to join its Asset Management Legal team and provide practical legal and regulatory support for the continued evolution of SEI’s global asset management business. The Asset Management Legal Team plays an important role in helping the business design, launch, operate, govern, and distribute investment products and solutions in a manner that supports growth, manages risk, and aligns with evolving regulatory expectations.
The Attorney-Director will initially focus on SEI’s SEC-registered fund complex, which includes approximately $110 billion in assets under management, while also supporting the broader transformation of SEI’s asset management platform, distribution relationships, investment advisory activities, and related operating capabilities. This includes partnering with business, compliance, risk, operations, technology, and leadership teams as SEI evaluates new products, enhances existing offerings, expands distribution opportunities, and adapts to market, client, and regulatory change.
The successful candidate will be a practical, business-oriented attorney who can independently navigate complex legal and regulatory issues, exercise sound...
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