Investment Management Paralegal
New York, NY
Digital Assets – Legal /
Full Time /
Hybrid
WisdomTree is seeking an Investment Management Paralegal for a promising and exciting opportunity within the Digital Assets team (including blockchain).
The Investment Management Paralegal is responsible for providing legal support with respect to WisdomTree’s U.S. investment management business focused on WisdomTree Digital Trust (blockchain enabled mutual funds investing in traditional assets), including managing the Digital Funds’ and Adviser’s Board governance process, registration statement filings and agreements. Experience in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) is required.
WisdomTree’s Investment Management Paralegal is on the Digital Assets Legal team and reports to the Chief Legal Officer.
Success in this role would be achieved by:
- Provide support to the Digital Assets/Blockchain Legal team managing the firm’s digital funds
- Manage and coordinate the Adviser’s and Digital Funds’ Board reporting process, including assembling and disseminating materials to the Board
- Draft and review Board agendas, resolutions, minutes and other Board meeting related items, including 15(c) materials
- Prepare and/or review fund registration statements and related exhibits, prospectus supplements, periodic reports and other regulatory reports, including coordinating with external counsel and service providers
- Act as a liaison to the Digital Funds’ Board and attend Board meetings
- Assist the Legal team on Digital Fund launches and special projects
- Assist with drafting and finalizing amendments to service provider fund agreements
- Promote the Legal Team’s positive culture and develop a close working rapport with other WisdomTree departments, service providers and third parties
- Support the Legal team in tracking and monitoring new laws, regulations and industry developments
- Prepare and review various corporate governance filings
Experience and required skill set:
- The candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Working knowledge of 1940 Act fund and investment adviser regulations
- Produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
- Strong project management, organizational and writing skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Ability to interact with personnel from all levels of the firm and with the Board of Trustees
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Highly motivated, very detail oriented and able to work independently
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with online management platforms (e.g., data rooms, document management systems including for Board materials)
- Entrepreneurial spirit undaunted by the unpredictable, the unfamiliar or the unstructured
- Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as required
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
The base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $110,000. In addition, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. Total compensation may vary based on factors such as location, role, company, department, experience and individual performance.
