Counsel (Menomonee Falls)

Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients’ goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what’s possible. Allspring is a global company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains.

At Allspring, we leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business is vital to our success. We drive creativity and innovation by bringing together multiple perspectives – diversity and inclusion are key to understanding our clients more fully and seeing business opportunities in new ways. Making differences, our difference.

For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.

Job Description

We are looking for an attorney who specializes in providing legal and regulatory guidance regarding the Investment Company Act of 1940 related to registered open-end, closed-end and exchange-traded funds. You will interact regularly with other functional groups in Allspring, including teams responsible for product development, product management, operations, risk, and compliance. You will be responsible for the drafting of various materials, including fund board presentations, fund policies and procedures, and fund agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be responsible for the drafting of various materials, including fund board presentations, fund policies and procedures, and fund agreements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law and a member of good standing.
• 4+ years of investment management practice experience.
• Expert knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other federal securities laws.
• Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and strong analytical skills with ability to provide practical advice relating to complex regulatory matters.
• Collegial with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; and ability to provide constructive challenge to colleagues and partners.
• Ability to be proactive, solutions driven and flexible to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly motivated and result-oriented personality with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

The firm invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.