Legal Counsel, Wealth Management

Who we're looking for A keen and organised lawyer with experience of retail investment management/private banking who will be part of the London Wealth Management legal team but with global coverage. About Schroders We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The base We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We're close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. The team This role is in the legal team in London which supports the Schroders' global Wealth Management business. The team advises on a wide variety of general corporate, commercial and regulatory matters relating to the Wealth Management business as well as supporting on specific Wealth products and investment services. What you'll do You will be a legal counsel in the London office, supporting the global Head of Legal, Wealth Management on providing legal support to the Schroders' Wealth Management businesses and will work in close collaboration with the wider Schroders' legal teams. The role is based in London, but with limited travel as appropriate to other WM locations. You will be expected to be able to: draft, review, advise, negotiate and conclude third party contracts relevant to the Wealth Management business, including terms of business, client-related agreements (for example, investment management agreements, platform agreements and third party custodian agreements) other market infrastructure agreements (for example, market data agreements or software licences) and other relevant supplier agreements; become familiar with and be able to draft and advise on the terms and conditions that govern Wealth Management products and services; support the technology focused aspects of the Wealth Management division (e.g. with software development and related agreements, cloud provider and Software-as-Service ('SaaS') T&Cs, end user licence agreements and intellectual property and commercial aspects of running a technology and investment platform); advise on financial services' regulatory matters including cross-border investment activities and interaction with regulators; support on wider Group matters including Group M&A/corporate transactions which require subject matter expertise and any integration activities post completion of any corporate transactions; support on corporate compliance, data protection and privacy matters, in close collaboration with the wider Schroders' legal team; and provide ad-hoc support on other corporate and commercial matters/projects including intra-group re-organisations and restructures. The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need: Strong private practice or in-house experience (or both). Indicative experience level might be 3 - 5 years PQE, but we would consider applicants with other experience. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory risks associated with retail investment management. Knowledge and experience of retail investment management. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong critical thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail and procedure. Good IT literacy skills. What you'll be like: Strong organisational and time management skills. A self-starter with an enthusiastic attitude and ability to use initiative. Proactive and a keen sense of team spirit and responsibility. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with staff at all levels. Willingness to work semi-autonomously across a wide range of matters and legal topics concurrently. We recognise potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr