Anti-financial Crime Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income.

With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.

In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millionsof investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting marketing conditions.

As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them.

To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission:
delivering superiorinvestment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.
Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence.

We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Overview

The role demands an experienced AFC lawyer with a first class intellect and significant experience in asset management, including in alternative (or private) investment funds, public funds, and separate accounts.

Lawyers with relevant experience, whether in-house or private practice, will be considered.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

Providing stakeholders with advice regarding the requirements of EU and UK AFC laws, and best practices for accomplishing compliance with those laws;
Providing AFC input in fund documentation (including LPAs, subscription documents, PPMs, and prospectus and other public fund disclosure documents), side letters, investment management agreements, service provider and vendor agreements, consultant agreements,distribution and platform agreements, and privately negotiated transaction documents;
Providing AFC advice in connection with transaction diligence and securities trading;
Supporting other legal functions and projects (e.g., regulatory monitoring and implementation projects, policy advocacy and industry engagement, corporate projects and governance support);
Overseeing and managing external counsel; and

Experience Required:

Extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in EMEA relating to AFC requirements
Monitoring of AFC requirements in EMEA jurisdictions
Trade floor advisory experience
Deal experience relating to transactions in asset classes such as real estate and private equity
Interaction/management of related regulatory inquiries
Experience working with senior management/Boards

Desirable:

Ideally, 810 years of relevant experience in a similar role, with investment management industry experience
Excellent interpersonal skills (with the ability to communicate in a clear and succinct manner);
Excellent communication skills
Commercial and business oriented
High degree of client service orientation, proactivity and responsiveness;
Collaborative, professional and team player essential;
Good attention to detail;
High degree of personal and professional integrity; and
Ability to organise and deliver under tight deadlines.

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