Senior Associate, Paralegal; Regulatory & International Legal

Position: Senior Associate, Paralegal (Regulatory & International Legal)
Job Title:

Senior Associate, Paralegal (Regulatory & International Legal)

Department:
Legal

Reports To:

Senior Vice President, Regulatory & International Legal

FLSA Code:
Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Job Summary:

Support attorneys in regulatory and international legal matters at Cohen & Steers, Inc., a NYSE-listed global asset management firm. This position is integral to meeting the legal needs of our European funds and affiliates, providing broad exposure to corporate governance, cross-border fund operations, and both US and international regulatory initiatives. The role also provides engagement with emerging topics such as privacy, ESG, political influences on regulation, and foreign licensing.

Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/

Activities:

Provide support to attorneys and the team while also independently handling responsibilities including:

* Setting up, launching, and maintaining recordkeeping for European funds

* Drafting fund offering documents, including country-specific supplements, and managing version control and translations

* Coordinating with outside counsel and consultants on foreign fund registrations and distribution arrangements

* Responding to due diligence and anti-money-laundering (AML) requests

* Reviewing marketing materials for compliance with competing regulatory standards

* Preparing electronic and printed board materials for quarterly meetings of European funds and international affiliates; assisting with logistics and minute-taking

* Executing routine international regulatory filings for the Cohen & Steers group and its funds

* Reviewing contracts and maintaining a centralized contract recordkeeping system

* Managing privacy-related documents, records, and compliance processes

* Assist in special projects and initiatives from research through to deliverable production

* Overseeing electronic and paper document management, mailbox oversight, invoice processing, and calendar coordination

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree

* Minimum of two years' law firm experience, ideally with a corporate or finance focus

* Strong attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning

* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

* Proactive, responsive, and able to work independently on routine matters while collaborating on complex projects

* Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills

* Solid analytical and project management capabilities

* Comfortable partnering with colleagues and service providers in global locations

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude for learning new databases and software quickly

* Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

* Is able to abide by the firm's hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Desirable Requirements :

* Fund, investment management, or regulatory experience at a law firm or in-house team

* Paralegal experience within an international firm

Note:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.