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Director, Legal (Specialist Function)MUFG Investor Services • London, England, UK
Director, Legal (Specialist Function)

Director, Legal (Specialist Function)

MUFG Investor Services • London, England, UK
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The role is within the MUFG legal team and requires the provision of legal advice to specialist business areas such as FX Services Fund of Fund Financing and CLO Collateral Administration and Trustee Services as well as general regulatory support.

Scope of Work

  • Provide legal advisory regulatory and documentation support to the FX Services Team the Fund of Fund Financing Team the CLO Collateral Administration and Trustee Team (the Supported Businesses)
  • Draft and negotiate legal documentation relating to the Supported Businesses with external clients liaise with internal stakeholders on issues to ensure that risks are understood ensure templates and guidelines are kept updated as well as internal knowhow and documentation storage. Such documentation may include Currency Hedging Agreements ISDAs CLO Administration or Trustee Documentation Loan documentation EMIR related documentation
  • Provide legal advice on any ad hoc legal or regulatory questions raised by the Supported Businesses
  • Liaise with external clients and internal clients as well as external counsel (where appropriate) to facilitate and progress negotiations manage internal risk and controls and ensure that internal clients understand relevant legal risks and issues
  • Liaise with external counsel where appropriate to obtain legal advice and opinions whilst managing external legal spend
  • The provision of legal advice and documentation support may include taking instructions determining the appropriate course of action managing timelines and peoples expectations reviewing and drafting legal documents negotiating agreements managing input from experts and the business seeking sign-off from the relevant parties dealing with execution or providing a final legal opinion as appropriate.
  • Respond to legal queries from operational departments internal control/support groups client integration/client services teams senior management and entity boards all concerning fund documentation client agreements applicable laws and regulatory matters.
  • Advise the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions of the business and assisting the business with managing legal risk.
  • Support and if necessary manage projects and new business initiatives.
  • Coordinate the ongoing maintenance and creation of precedents in response to legal regulatory operational and market developments.
  • Provide advice to and/or representing legal on internal committees (e.g. compliance committee risk committee).

Qualifications :

  • English law qualified solicitor (with valid practicing certificate) with at least 2 years financial services experience either in house in a Bank or Fund Manager or in private practice
  • Actual knowledge of and expertise in at least some of the legal areas covered by the Supporting Businesses is preferred
  • Familiarity or knowledge of EMIR AIFMD and MiFID is preferred but not required


Additional Information :

Whats in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services

Take a look at our careers site and youll find everything youd expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the worlds largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because its how we defy expectations that really defines us. Youll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation laser client focus and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So why settle for the ordinary Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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