Description

Attorney (Associate)

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9589

This is an opportunity to join Federated Hermes’ Legal Team and provide legal counsel and support to more senior counsel on investment management matters.  

What you will do:

• Provide legal counsel and support to more senior counsel on investment management matters for various Federated Hermes product offerings (Mutual Funds, ETFs, Collective Funds, Private Funds, Separately Managed Accounts, Institutional Separate Accounts, Local Government Investment Pools). 
  • Including support with investment management agreements, Form ADV disclosures, and portfolio transaction matters (e.g., institutional repurchase agreements, derivatives, equity transactions and bond/bank loan restructurings). 
• Provide counsel and support to the Procurement business unit and other business units on contract, vendor management matters and other matters.  

What we are looking for:

• Juris doctorate and admittance to practice law in the United States required (preferably Pennsylvania) 
• Minimum of 1 year of legal experience with Investment Management Firm or Law Firm working with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or similar compliance experience required. 
• Knowledge of investment company or similar registered securities offerings required. 

Location: 

• Hybrid Schedule (in-office / remote)
• Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Our investment in you:

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.

About Federated Hermes:

For 70 years, Federated Hermes (FHI) has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

For consideration, please visit our company website and reference job #9589 

For additional information, please visit FederatedHermes.com 

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations.