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Mutual Fund Lawyers

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Legal associates need a minimum of three to five years of experience with a major law firm, securities regulator, bank, or broker/dealer. Chief legal officers need seven to 10 years of experience.

Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as a flair for negotiation, are key for success in this career. Attorneys frequently draft legal documents and interact with their colleagues, representatives of other law firms or mutual fund companies, and regulators. They must be good researchers and have excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, confidence, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment, and strong ethics. Finally, attorneys need to be proficient in the use of legal databases and office and collaborative software, as well as have comprehensive knowledge of Securities & Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, and state-level rules and regulations.