Associate Counsel

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $413 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2025) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

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Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

About the Role
We are seeking an Associate Counsel to join our in-house legal team who wishes to make a career of providing pragmatic legal advice to our global institutional asset management business.
This position will be a key contributor to the Legal and Compliance Department with respect to a wide variety of legal and business matters and will provide day-to-day support to the senior lawyers in the group. Duties will include providing support to the General Counsel’s office of senior lawyers for their negotiation of investment management agreements and private fund subscription agreements, legal research, fund formation, marketing and advertising review, assisting with regulatory audits, general corporate work, and, under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsels, participating in special projects, such as new product development.
This position will provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development, enjoying significant mentoring and guidance from senior-associate level lawyers in a collaborative, friendly environment. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be eager to learn and develop their skills as an investment management lawyer.
Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of senior lawyers:

• Provide legal analysis to senior lawyers in connection with their advice on day-to-day investment management activities, such as investment management agreements, private fund formation and investment documents, and general corporate/governance matters
• Assist in supporting all legal aspects of our separate account, private fund, SMA/wrap, group trust, and sub-advisory relationships
• Provide initial interpretations of statutes, rules and policies applicable to the business, and work closely with colleagues in the General Counsel’s office to meet the firm’s business objectives within the local regulatory environment
• Seek to make a positive contribution to the culture of the firm

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor from top-tier law school; strong academic credentials
• Member of the bar in Massachusetts (preferred) or other U.S. state
• 1-2 years of legal and regulatory experience at a leading law firm, or at an established investment manager, hedge fund, or other financial services firm
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including via phone, email and video conference
• Commitment to our culture, values and approach to doing business

Additional Requirements
Technical Skills
Familiarity with and/or interest in the legal framework applicable to registered investment advisers, including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CFTC Rules and Regulations, and ERISA, as well as general corporate law.
Requisite Qualities

• Possessing excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys working both collaboratively and independently in a demanding virtual and physical environment
• Demonstrating a superior work ethic, applies strong legal analysis with attention to detail
• Maintaining a high degree of business ethics and professionalism, exercises sound business judgement and discretion

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.