Assistant General Counsel

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions. With $38.7 billion AUM and $1.2 billion AUA as of 31 December 2022, the firm offers mutual funds, closed-end funds, institutional accounts, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

Thornburg’s U.S. headquarters is in Santa Fe, New Mexico with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg’s world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors.

Primary Job Function:

The Assistant General Counsel will support Thornburg’s General Counsel in providing legal advice for all aspects of its investment management business, particularly in respect to regulatory advice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze regulatory issues under various U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory regimes and provide effective advice to clients on a wide range of matters related to asset management, including regulatory compliance, investment agreements and fund structuring.
• Work closely with the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and other stakeholders on development and enhancement of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide assistance during SEC, FINRA and other regulatory examinations.
• Provide support and guidance to other corporate projects and initiatives that improve the firm, to include changes in processes and procedures, registered and unregistered funds and expansion of the firm’s operations in new jurisdictions.

Job Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

• Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws degree from accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• 4-8 years of private practice, asset management or government agency experience working with the Adviser’s Act and/or the Investment Company Act.
• In-depth knowledge of securities laws, investment regulations, and compliance requirements in the asset management industry.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to address a range of tasks with dedication, focus and optimism.

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and nicknamed "The City Different," Santa Fe captures hearts and minds with its museums, restaurants, theater, opera, and adobe-style architecture. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and picturesque landscape, it's no wonder that outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking in "The Land of Enchantment" attract visitors from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.