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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Supports the legal team in all aspects of investment fund management, including regulatory compliance, fund formation, initial drafting, and ongoing fund operations.
• Supports the legal team in general corporate and securities matters.
• Prepare and file Form D, BlueSky, Section 16 and other annual / regulatory filings.
• Prepare and file regulatory registration forms with the SEC, CFTC and NFA, including RIA and CPO/CTA registration.
• Track and monitor outstanding regulatory and compliance items.
• Assist with fund subscription processes, including drafting, compiling and coordinating the execution of documents, questionnaires, AML/KYC, and other materials.
• Research risk updates and regulations for attorney reference and review.
• Review and update registration statements.
• Prepare and file entity formation, qualification, maintenance, dissolution, amendment, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and other corporate filings.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned.

What is expected:

• Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to learn and work hard.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Ability to effectively manage projects.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success.
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events.
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities.
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans.
• Generous paid time off.

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $45.00- $55.00/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Application Deadline on or before: June 1, 2026.

What is required:

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred; applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of some formal education.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in investment management, financial services, or securities.
• Familiarity with investment or private funds, corporate entity formation, and securities regulations required.
• Experience preparing and filing federal and state regulatory forms, including SEC and BlueSky filings required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and document management systems required.
• Proficiency in filing portals (IARD, EDGAR Next) required.

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

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