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Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: London, Flexible Working
PQE: 0-4
Company
This employee-owned organisation, established in 1939, has been a leader in the global asset management industry. With offices in over 35 cities across 25 countries and more than 2,400 employees, it has been recognized annually since 2014 as one of the best places to work, thanks to its diverse, progressive, and ambitious culture.
Team and Culture
You will join a collaborative, people-oriented Legal Team that emphasizes work-life balance and long-term development. The team seeks a Legal Counsel eager to learn, with opportunities to lead as a business advisor and engage regularly with internal stakeholders.
Role
The organisation is looking for a junior lawyer to join its Legal & Compliance team in a newly created role. The successful candidate will provide commercial and regulatory support across the EMEALA region.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Draft and negotiate agreements including distribution agreements, rebate agreements, side letters, broker terms, and investment management agreements.
2. Draft a variety of commercial contracts such as vendor contracts, NDAs, and marketing agreements.
3. Advise on financial services regulations including MIFID II, EMIR, UCITS, and AIFMD.
4. Draft data processing agreements and privacy policies.
5. Maintain contract databases and internal procedures.
6. Assist the legal team in maintaining and expanding its know-how and precedents database.
7. Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
8. Provide legal support on ad hoc legal matters.
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