VP, Counsel

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.Position OverviewPIMCO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President, Counsel - Registered Funds to join our high-performing Legal team. In this role, you will provide legal support across PIMCO's U.S. registered funds platform, including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and collective investment trusts, with a particular focus on the Investment Company Act of 1940, fund governance, disclosure, and regulatory compliance.You will advise on a broad range of registered fund matters, including fund operations, SEC filings, distribution arrangements, Board governance, and product initiatives, while partnering closely with stakeholders across the Funds Business Group, Compliance, Global Wealth Management, Account Management, Product Strategy, and Operations. The role also includes preparing and reviewing Board materials, supporting trustee interactions, and providing practical, business-focused legal guidance on complex regulatory issues.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded 40 Act attorney to deepen their expertise and play a meaningful role supporting one of the industry's leading registered funds platforms.Key Responsibilities * Provide legal support for PIMCO's U.S. registered funds and collective investment trusts, ensuring compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC rules and regulations. * Advise on the ongoing operation, maintenance, governance, and regulatory oversight of mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds. * Review and support the preparation of registration statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports, proxy materials, SEC filings, and other fund disclosure documents. * Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements related to fund distribution, intermediary relationships, service providers, platform arrangements, fund operations, and ETFs, including fund participation agreements and authorized participant agreements. * Advise internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory, governance, disclosure, structural, and operational considerations affecting registered fund activities. * Prepare and review Board and committee materials, support Trustee and Director meetings, and assist with fund governance matters. * Monitor regulatory developments affecting registered investment companies and provide practical guidance regarding implementation and business impact. * Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and regulatory risks, escalating issues appropriately and providing thoughtful, solutions-oriented advice. * Partner cross-functionally with investment, product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams to support new product initiatives and evolving business strategies.Qualifications & Professional Skills * Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a leading law school with strong academic credentials. * Approximately 4-8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. registered investment compa