Associate Counsel
Company: ProShares
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Work on products that matter. ProShares, a leading sponsor of
exchange traded funds, manages one of the industry’s most
innovative and diverse set of ETFs, mutual funds and commodity
pools. Our products use sophisticated investment strategies to
invest across all major asset classes, including, crypto,
commodities, and derivatives, and are traded on listing exchanges
around the world. This is not a passive environment: decisions here
affect investor outcomes and public markets. Why ProShares (and why
this role is different). ProShares sits at the intersection of ETF
innovation, derivatives, market structure, and regulation. Senior
contributors have meaningful ownership and clear line-of-sight from
product structuring and launch through ongoing disclosure,
reporting, and regulatory engagement—with high visibility, real
accountability, and less internal bureaucracy than most large
platforms. About Us: ProShares now offers one of the largest
lineups of ETFs, with over $100 billion in assets. The company is a
leader in strategies such as crypto, dividend growth, interest rate
hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing.
ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide
strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk
and enhance returns. Position Summary: ProShares is seeking a
talented attorney to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent
opportunity for an ETF or mutual fund attorney with 3 or more years
of experience to build their skills while working to develop
products on the cutting-edge of the ETF Industry. You will have the
opportunity to learn from a seasoned team of legal and compliance
professionals and work closely with the experts behind innovative
products launches like BITO, the first bitcoin linked ETF, and
ISPY, the first daily covered call ETF. Essential Job Functions [1]
: Lead: Spearhead the preparation of SEC regulatory materials,
including registration statements, for our diverse and expanding
line-up of ETFs, mutual funds and interval funds. Innovate: Support
the development and launch of industry-leading ETFs by preparing
regulatory documents and advising business teams. Influence:
Provide guidance on regulatory and legal issues that impact the
firm’s ETF, mutual fund and Investment advisory businesses;
coordinate with industry trade groups to help shape regulatory
outcomes. Engage: Actively participate in the Board oversight
process by preparing memos, resolutions, and minutes. Negotiate:
Negotiate and draft a diverse array of contracts including vendor
agreements, license agreements, technology agreements, and
derivative contracts. Education and Experience: Experience required
to fill this position should include familiarity with mutual funds
and mutual fund regulation. ETF, interval fund and commodity pool
experience is a plus. Prefer candidates with the following specific
requirements: 3 or more years of law firm or in-house legal
experience with a focus on mutual funds or ETFs. Knowledge of
Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940,
and Securities Act of 1933. JD degree. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: Ability to balance competing priorities and work
independently in a cross-functional team environment. Outstanding
communications, analytical and organizational skills required.
Exceptional writing skills required. Prior experience with a
content management system preferred. The compensation for this
position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary
range for this role is $150,000-$180,000 (USD), which does not
include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may
vary based on experience, role, location, department, and
individual performance. Our Benefits: Competitive pay and
discretionary bonus Paid time off Health care benefits (medical,
dental & vision) Additional insurance includes basic life,
accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability
and legal benefit 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance
Program) Education assistance Hybrid work schedule Additional
Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift [1]
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Additional privacy information
for CA residents EOE STATEMENT ProShare Advisors LLC and its
affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate
against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race,
color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), marital or family status, national
origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
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