Funds Lawyer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

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About this role

Job Purpose/Background:

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and negotiate fund documentation and service provider agreements for UCITS and nonUCITS funds (including AIFs) in Ireland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands;
Advise on legal and regulatory issues concerning the establishment and distribution of UCITS funds, AIFs and debt products within EMEA;
Identify, address and manage legal risk arising within the respective businesses supported, and BlackRock more generally;
Provide proactive legal support to the EMEA businesses supported (including sales, marketing, product and strategy) and practical guidance concerning related activities outside the UK (including in the US, Asia and other regions working in conjunction withcolleagues in such locations);
Contractual negotiation and documentation, providing strategic advice on legal and regulatory parameters for European product launches and sales and marketing initiatives;
Interpret regulations to help the businesses navigate the changing regulatory environment and implement new regulations;
Liaison with external legal counsel where appropriate on areas of law that impact the business concerned;
Assisting on ad hoc projects (EMEA or firmwide);
Identification, analysis, assessment and reporting of key legal risk areas pertaining to the funds and their distribution channels;
Working closely with, and coordinating, other members of the EMEA and broader Global Legal and Compliance teams;
Manage and document internal knowhow and other material for ease of access by colleagues and successors;
Develop and actively manage internal client relationships within the EMEA businesses supported, other internal stakeholders and with external advisors; and
Report to the boards of relevant AIFM, UCITS Management Company or fund companies from time to time on specific initiatives requiring board approval.

Development Value:

Knowledge/Experience:

Solicitor / lawyer qualified in Scotland, England and Wales or other jurisdictions.
Relevant post qualification experience gained either inhouse in financial services and investment products in Europe or in medium/large private practice in financial services work and/or investment products.
4 to 10 years' relevant post qualification experience.
Technical expertise and experience would be helpful in: MiFID (including inducements rules) and other similar regulations across EMEA, UCITS and AIF structuring and distribution, debt capital markets and/or EMIR.

Competencies:

Motivated, resilient and enjoys challenges;
Commercial outlook, personable, strong analytic skills and attention to detail;
Persuasive and influential on a highperforming internal client base in the provision of legal advice;
Ability to actively manage client expectations;
Ability to clarify tasks and requirements, organise time and manage workload to ensure deadlines are met;
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently;
Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload but escalate issues where necessary/appropriate;
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the firm in verbal and written form;
Seeks to understand the businesses, products and processes which are supported;
Develops solutions to problems, checking where appropriate with senior lawyers;
Takes ownership of problems/requirements and ensures they are resolved to meet objectives; and
Rejects shortcuts that could compromise quality of service and follows internal policies and procedures.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources tosupport your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees.

In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are requiredto work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people willalways be our t