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Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: London, Flexible Working
PQE: 0-4
Company
This employee-owned organisation was established in 1939 and has been a leader in the global asset management industry since then. With offices in over 35 cities across 25 countries, the company now employs over 2,400 people. Since 2014, they have been recognized annually as one of the best places to work in their field, owing to their diverse, progressive, and ambitious culture.
You will join a collaborative and people-oriented Legal Team that emphasizes work-life balance and long-term development. They are seeking a new Legal Counsel who is eager to learn and interested in leading as a business advisor, with regular interaction with internal stakeholders.
Role
The organisation is looking for a junior lawyer to join their Legal & Compliance team in a newly created role. You 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 agreements, NDAs, and marketing agreements.
3. Advise on financial services regulations such as 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. Liaise with outside counsel as needed.
8. Provide legal support on ad hoc legal matters.
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