Senior Associate, Paralegal (Regulatory & International Legal) bei Cohen & Steers

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

Department: Legal

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Regulatory & International

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.