Registered Funds Senior Counsel
Company websitevanguard.com (The Vanguard Group, opens in new tab)
Base salary $120K to $210K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Malvern, PA +3 more
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- LocationMalvern, PA +3 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (51 min ago) · observed since
All 4 locations
- Malvern, PA
- Charlotte, NC
- Washington DC
- Scottsdale, AZ
About this job
Vanguard’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is a trusted partner in advancing the firm’s mission to give investors the best chance for investment success. In this role, you will provide the organization with legal advice and representation on matters related to the Investment Company Act of 1940. You will advise on fund formation, governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives. You will partner with business leaders to help shape new and existing products and collaborate on high-impact initiatives focused on driving value for investors.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Salary Range:
- $120,000 - $210,000
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
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.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Source: The Vanguard Group on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($120,000) is above 14% of the 1,967 Legal roles nationwide listed on this site; 32 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $165,000; the middle half runs from $131,300 to $205,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingRegistered Funds Senior Counsel$120K to $210K
Capital Markets Senior Counsel$120K to $210K
Investment Systems Application Engineer - IV$100K to $180K
Associate General Counsel, Fund Governance$152K to $268K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Registered Funds Senior Counsel (this listing) | $120K - $210K |
| Capital Markets Senior Counsel | $120K - $210K |
| Investment Systems Application Engineer - IV | $100K - $180K |
| Associate General Counsel, Fund Governance | $152K - $268K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-15
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- $120,000 - $210,000
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