At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is Franklin Templeton’s Legal Department responsible for?

The Legal team provides practical legal advice and service to the broader organization by reviewing and analyzing the laws and regulations of the legal jurisdictions in which Franklin Templeton operates. Our in-house corporate attorneys interpret these laws and regulations and advise the business on actions required to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. They also guide the business on appropriate courses of action to minimize risk from financial or reputational loss.

We’re looking for an Investment Management Attorney to be based in San Mateo, CA, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Washington, D.C. or Fort Lauderdale, FL.

What is the Senior Attorney – US Investment Management role responsible for?

The Senior Attorney will be a part of the U.S. legal team providing regulatory and legal support for Franklin Templeton’s U.S. investment management business, including mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and digital asset/crypto funds. 

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Senior Attorney?

Advise and counsel Franklin Templeton funds, investment advisers and management teams on regulatory and legal issues arising under the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Exchange Act, Securities Act and other relevant laws and regulations with respect to the management, operations and distribution of registered funds and advisory services.

Provide legal support for special projects, including product development, launch of new funds and investment products, digital asset initiatives, enhancing retail access to alternative investments, and other strategic initiatives for FT.

Support open- and closed-end registered investment companies, including exchange-traded funds.  Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing fund registration and other disclosure documents, shareholder reports, proxy statements, fund-related marketing materials, fund board materials, agreements, and legal memoranda.

Participate in industry advocacy relating to investment management matters.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

JD and license to practice law in the U.S. (with state bar membership or certification as Registered In-House Counsel).

8+ years experience in the US-regulated investment management area with the SEC, a law firm, an investment management firm, or an industry trade group.

Knowledge and experience with laws and regulations under the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Exchange Act, the Securities Act, the federal banking laws and CFTC laws and regulations; and an understanding of the financial regulatory and policy issues associated with the investment management business.

Knowledge and experience with digital assets, including blockchain technology, tokenization and cryptocurrencies are desired.

A self-directed individual with a high degree of attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and effective oral and written communication skills. 

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other members of the FT legal team, FT compliance, FT management, the staff of the SEC and other regulators and the staff of industry trade groups.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $200,000.00 - $240,000.00.

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

Three weeks paid time off the first year

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

Employee Stock Investment Program

Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)

Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

Onsite fitness center and recreation center*

Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 
 
Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.