MCCA Career Center

Responsibilities

• Work on complex legal issues where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors.
• Manage legal matters provided to a number of in-house constituents within practice area(s).
• Exercise independent judgment regarding legal advice with limited supervision of more senior attorney.
• Negotiate discrete disputes within practice area(s).
• Review and draft documents and templates within practice area(s).
• Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Participate in and may lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of legal expertise or development.
• Examples of responsibilities within specific practice areas:
  • Work effectively with business groups, cross-functional teams and fund service providers in the development and management of investment companies (mutual funds and ETFs), collective investment trusts and other advisory services offered by TAM;
  • Prepare and review board materials and minutes for the Transamerica Funds Complex;
  • Prepare and review registration statements, periodic reports, proxy statements and other related filings.  Handle other disclosure related matters, as assigned;
  • Negotiate and review contracts and agreements, including investment advisory agreements, sub-advisory agreements, expense limitation agreements, transfer agent agreements, underwriting agreements and third-party service provider agreements; and
  • Closely coordinate with compliance team in drafting and reviewing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures for the Transamerica Funds, TAM and related service providers.           

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience
• Must have in-depth knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and their related rules and regulations.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to work with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
• Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
• Ability to influence strategic direction, complete complex assignments and provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, problem solving and organizational skills; Ability to handle competing demands and priorities.
• Membership in a state bar in good standing
• Proficient using MS Office

Working Conditions

• Location: Denver or Remote

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. **

Compensation:

The salary for this position generally ranges between $130,000 and $185,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Bonus Eligibility:

This position is also typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion at a rate of 20%.

What You Receive:

• A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package.  It’s our passion to empower people, and especially our employees, to add years to their lives and more life to their years.  That means a healthy account balance and a healthy body to match.  As you’ll come to discover, Wealth + Health is a central part of everything we do!
• Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package; Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Career Training & Development Opportunities, Certification Sponsorship
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits; Be Well Company sponsored holistic wellness program which includes Wellness Coaching and reward dollars, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, College Coach Program, Back-up Care Program, Paid Time Off to Volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program, Employee Resource Groups, Inclusion and Diversity Programs, Employee Recognition Program

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.