Counsel

Harding Loevner is looking to hire an attorney to serve as Counsel. The individual will be the fourth member of the Legal & Compliance Department and will report directly to the General Counsel.

This is an opportunity to join an intellectually challenging, dynamic and collegial work environment and make a meaningful impact as an in-house attorney. The Legal & Compliance Department supports all aspects of the Firm?s business, including providing legal advice in relation to new products; advising senior management on relevant regulatory developments; preparing, reviewing and negotiating agreements across the Firm?s business; supporting the Firm?s existing products from a legal and regulatory perspective; and designing and implementing the Firm?s compliance policies and procedures. The Counsel will have the opportunity to contribute to all these responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and regulatory support for Harding Loevner?s pooled investment vehicles, including the Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc., an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940; Harding Loevner Funds plc, an Irish UCITS fund; and the Harding Loevner Collective Investment Trust for Retirement Plans, a collective investment trust. Prepare Board materials, draft minutes, review regulatory filings, and provide other related legal and regulatory support, as applicable.
• Prepare, review and negotiate agreements and related documents on investment management, fund-related and corporate legal matters (e.g., investment management, distribution and sales, licensing, vendor contracts).
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the firm in respect of all its business activities.
• Work with and oversee outside counsel and service providers as appropriate in providing these services.

Requirements:

• An attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following: the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, ERISA, FINRA regulations, UCITS regulations or closely related financial services legal and/or regulatory experience
• Familiarity with foreign regulations applying to a US manager offering investment advisory services outside the US via separate accounts and commingled pools preferred
• A practical approach to providing useful, actionable advice
• An energetic, inquisitive team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional analytical and intellectual skills and sound judgment

The annual base salary range for this position is $250,000?$300,000. The firm?s total compensation program includes an annual base salary, an annual discretionary performance-based bonus, a remunerative long-term incentive plan, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; a flexible spending account (FSA) program; and access to various wellness and employee assistance programs.

The actual base salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, and other job-related considerations.

As an equal opportunity employer, Harding Loevner promotes a diverse and inclusive environment to reduce biases, enhance decision making, and achieve successful outcomes for clients.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)