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Head of Legal Administration

UMB Bank · Milwaukee, WI · $176,796–$260,029 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led a team of regulatory administrators through a heavy filing season.

What they are checking: Leadership of specialists under seasonal pressure, including workload balance and quality review.

How do you build working relationships with third-party CCOs, auditors and trustees who don't report to you?

What they are checking: Influence and trust building with external parties the posting lists as key partners.

What would you do

You'd be product manager for the RFS and RFS II Trusts. How do you run a board meeting so trustees get what they need?

What they are checking: Ability to plan agendas, materials and logistics that meet the board's governance duties under the 1940 Act.

Fund counsel sends late changes the day before an EDGAR filing is due. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Managing outside counsel and print or filing vendors under deadline without risking accuracy.

A team member made an error in a filed prospectus. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Calm handling of a filing error, including informing counsel and correcting it the right way.

About the work

Your team drafts registration statements on Forms N-1A and N-2. Walk me through how you manage an annual update across many funds without missing a deadline.

What they are checking: Whether they can run a high-volume filing calendar with controls, since a missed SEC deadline hurts clients badly.

What are the key differences between filing for an open-end fund on N-1A and an interval or closed-end fund on N-2?

What they are checking: Depth of regulatory knowledge across fund structures that the team supports for clients.

How do you keep version control on large documents that many clients and lawyers are editing?

What they are checking: Practical document control habits that prevent the wrong version from being filed.

What does serving as Secretary for a fund complex involve, and how would you approach minutes?

What they are checking: Understanding of corporate secretary duties and the care that board minutes require.

How do you protect client confidentiality when you're juggling many fund families at once?

What they are checking: Discipline around confidential information when serving competing clients on the same platform.

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The full job description

As published by UMB Bank.

Duties & Responsibilities: This position will manage the group that assists our fund clients with preparation and maintenance of registration statements and related filings. The team will be responsible for initial drafts of legal registration documents. The team will work with fund counsel to obtain final approval. Additionally, this person will be responsible for our Registered Fund Solutions and Registered Fund Solutions II Trust boards. Working with board members, outside legal counsel, CCO and auditors. Scheduling board meetings, putting together the agenda and running the meetings as required by the board. • Product manager for UMB sponsored RFS and RFS II Trusts • Develop/maintain strong working relationship(s) with clients, fund counsel, third-party CCOs, auditors, board trustees, internal counsel, print vendors, EDGAR filers, etc. • Maintain client confidentiality • Preparation/oversight of regulatory filings required under federal securities laws, including registration statements on Forms N-1A and N-2 • Oversee the work of other Regulatory Administrators • Coordination with internal colleagues and external clients to incorporate their changes to large and complex documents • Working with outside counsel to plan and prepare for client board and shareholder meetings • Where necessary, serve as Secretary for those clients/complexes that require Secretarial services • Coordinating, drafting, and distributing legal documents, communications, resolutions, board meeting minutes, correspondence, and proxy statements among a variety of parties • Project management for deadlines that may require a variety of different filings close in time to each other • Monitoring and reporting on regulatory initiatives promulgated by various regulatory agencies such as the SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority • Developing and implementing departmental processes and policies • Overseeing legal administration services billing • Provides technical, industry and client specific training and acts as a resource • Fosters a collaborative and innovative culture within the team • Manages associate time, salary, and performance records; initiates change of assignments, salary increases, conducts performance appraisals and management activities, and recommends staffing changes • Develop and communicate performance objectives and individual development plans • Collaborate with Human Resources on any disciplinary action needed • Manage team members workload and act as escalation point for any issues the team is experiencing • Assess training opportunities and develop training programs accordingly and present training materials to the department as needed • Work with assigned relationship manager for ensure onboarding execution • Partner with various internal/external parties to ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and GAAP reporting regulations. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge & Skills MINIMUM: • Strong organizational and regulatory documentation skills. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a daily deadline driven environment • Interpersonal communication and customer service skills • Demonstrate initiative both independently and within a diverse team or with a diverse range of people • Strong computer skills required, including excellent typing skills, and in-depth understanding of Microsoft Word • Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail • Problem solving and initiative-taking • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel skills. Demonstrated aptitude and experience with in-house software • Demonstrated managerial and teamwork skills • Strong understanding of the industry and the changing environment while anticipating client needs • Good relationship development skills and an aptitude for client service • Exhibit initiative in a high performing culture and have a track record of meeting or beating deadlines • Demonstrates excellent work habits, attendance, and attitude • Required to communicate effectively with client, partners and/or coworkers using common telecommunication and computer equipment • Demonstrated ability to multi-task • Demonstrate initiative both independently and within a diverse team or with a diverse range of people • Knowledge of SEC and FINRA rules or regulatory filings applicable to registered products including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end interval and tender offer funds among others. Requirements MINIMUM : • 15 years preparing regulatory filings for all fund structures covered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. • 5 years of Lead experience, within the registered funds industry Bachelors’ degree. or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background PREFERRED • Law degree with SEC/Investment Company Act of 1940 experience Work Environment: Typical office environment. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Supervision: Manages a team of legal administration staff including oversight, hiring, selection and performance management. This position was posted on 09/23/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

 Compensation Range: $176,796 - $260,029 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates , such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB. #LI-BW1

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