Hiring: Registered Funds Senior Counsel Company: Vanguard Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:16:19 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Advise on the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related rules and regulations impacting Vanguard’s registered funds, business activities, investment product development, transactions, and regulatory matters. Ensure that business activities, policies, practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations. •Draft and negotiate legal documents such as registration statements, shareholder notifications, regulatory filings, advisory agreements, and other fund-related documents. •Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory developments related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products to assess the impact, analyze any changes required, and implement updates as necessary. •Represent Vanguard’s interests with third parties, including government agencies such as the SEC. •Direct and manage outside counsel on complex fund-related matters. •Maintain deep expertise in registered funds, regulatory law, Vanguard’s business and products, and industry best practices. Stay current on SEC guidance, rulemaking, and enforcement trends. •Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment. •Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Minimum four years related legal work experience with a focus on the Investment Company Act of 1940. •Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Law degree (JD) required; admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction. •Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations, fund governance, disclosure obligations, and investment adviser compliance. Familiarity with BDCs, closed-end funds (tender offer and interval funds) preferred. •Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly to business partners. •Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. •To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!