Legal Assistant

$53 - $65/Yr

Western Asset Management - Pasadena, CA

Pasadena, CA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting general legal matters, both US and global. As part of a small legal team, your scope of projects will be broad and your impact immediate. We value collaboration and collegiality, the ability to build strong partnerships across the organization and a thoughtful and diplomatic approach to addressing a wide array of legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general corporate matters.
• Facilitate negotiation and documentation of Investment Management Agreement ("IMAs") and investment guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge management systems relating to IMAs and other legal documents and corporate records.
• Maintain the legal existence and good standing of multiple corporate entities and investment vehicles.
• Assist with the maintenance of the firm's private fund complex, including US and Cayman funds.
• Oversee annual board meeting process for Cayman funds.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Legal Department.
• Manage legal responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and audit requests.
• Assist with regulatory filings required by US Securities and Exchange Commission and in various jurisdictions.
• Assist with AI initiatives applicable to the Legal Department.
• Performs special projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Seven plus years of legal assistant experience; paralegal certification; Am Law 100 experience a plus.
• Familiarity with investment management, financial services and/or heavily regulated environments.
• Eye for detail and eager to play a part in the broader legal and compliance function.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and ability to apply skills to new subject matter areas.
• Multi-task, prioritize with limited supervision, make reasoned judgments and recommendations.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Team player, keen to learn from others and energized by continued professional development.
• Service-oriented attitude, with ability to provide timely responses to business requests.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Short and long-term incentive packages
• Company-sponsored benefit programs