Assistant General Counsel – ESG

Neuberger; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuberger Berman is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to join the EMEA legal team, focusing on ESG rules and investment management matters. You will liaise with colleagues in the US, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan to support business operations and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will draft and review a range of legal documents, support distribution strategies, and collaborate with risk, finance and client coverage teams to manage day-to-day asset management issues across Europe, the

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years PQE in corporate/in-house or private practice.
• Experience with ESG legislation (SFDR, TCFD) is preferred.
• Familiarity with fund structures and domiciles.

Responsibilities

• Advising the business and coordinating with working groups on ESG-related laws and regulations.
• Working with the ESG team on updates to internal compliance with ESG legislation.
• Ensuring ESG rules, disclosures and DISCLAIMERS are included in legal documents.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing distribution agreements, IMAs, rebate agreements, confidentiality agreements and side-letters.
• Reviewing and drafting bespoke legal RFPs or marketing questions.
• Liaising with outside counsel to assist with legal agreements.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

About Neuberger Neuberger was founded in 1939 to do one thing: deliver compelling investment results for our clients over the long term. This remains our singular purpose today, driven by a culture rooted in deep fundamental research, the pursuit of investment insight and continuous innovation on behalf of clients, and facilitated by the free exchange of ideas across the organization. As a private, independent, employee‑owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long‑term interests of our clients. We have no external parent or public shareholders to serve, nor other lines of business to distract us from our core mission. With our employees and their families invested alongside our clients – plus 100% of employee deferred cash compensation directly linked to team and firm strategies – we are truly in this together. From offices in 40 cities worldwide, Neuberger manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide. With more than 700 investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees in total, Neuberger has built a diverse team of individuals united in their commitment to client outcomes and investment excellence. Our culture has afforded us enviable retention rates among our senior investment staff and has earned us citations in the top‑ranked firms (among those with 1,000 or more employees) in the Pensions & Investments “Best Places to Work in Money Management” survey each year since 2013. For more information, please visit our website at www.neuberger.com.

Position Overview

Neuberger Berman is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to assist the EMEA legal team in providing general corporate and investment management support on legal matters with a particular focus on ESG rules and regulations for Neuberger Berman, EMEA. As a global business, the role will involve liaising with Legal and Compliance colleagues in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan as and when required. The legal function sits within the Legal and Compliance team, assisting the business and other support and control units on all legal and compliance related matters. In addition to the focus on ESG matters, the role will have interaction with the EMEA Client Coverage teams to help implement distribution strategies and the establishment of commercial relationships with intermediaries; sales staff, portfolio managers and client service teams on new client and day‑to‑day asset management issues; and compliance, risk, internal audit and finance teams on all operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising the business and coordinating with working groups on the impact and implementation of new laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions (in particular in relation to ESG).
• Working with the ESG team on updates to internal compliance with ESG legislation.
• Ensuring ESG related rules, disclosures and DISCLAIMERS are properly incorporated into legal documentation.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation focusing on, but not limited to, distribution agreements, IMAs, rebate agreements, confidentiality agreements and side‑letters.
• Reviewing and drafting bespoke legal related RFP or marketing questions.
• Liaising with outside counsel as appropriate and necessary to assist with legal agreements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Up to 2 years PQE.
• Demonstrable legal experience, gained from in‑house and/or private practice.
• Familiarity with ESG related legislation (SFDR, TCFD and all ancillary ESG legislation) and a keen desire to become an ESG expert in the legal field.
• Familiarity with fund structures (e.g. UCITS, SICAV, Master‑Feeder, US Mutual funds), fund domiciles (Ireland, Lux, Cayman, US) and segregated accounts.
• Familiarity with upcoming legislative changes.
• Adaptable individual with a team‑orientated approach to work in a dynamic environment.
• High quality drafting and research skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills.

Who You Are

• Excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to spot and solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate confidently with external clients and senior stakeholders.
• Keen interest in the evolving financial services and privacy regulatory landscape and working knowledge of existing regulations.
• A team player with a broader interest in participating in the Neuberger Berman culture and firm‑wide initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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