Associate General Counsel - Neuberger Wealth (excl US)

Neuberger (Neuberger Berman); Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuberger Wealth (Neuberger Berman) in London seeks an Associate General Counsel to oversee legal and compliance for the non-U.S. retail business. The role requires deep knowledge of private client asset management and cross-border regulatory matters.

The candidate should have 5+ years post-qualification experience, England & Wales admission, and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. The position is full-time in London with collaboration across global offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in private wealth, asset management, or financial services law.
• Overseas-qualified attorneys with equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on legal and regulatory issues affecting the non-U.S. retail business.
• Advise on FCA rules, AIFMD, MiFID II, GDPR, and MAS regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Private wealth law

Asset management

Financial services law

Education

England & Wales admission

Job description

Associate General Counsel - Neuberger Wealth (excl US)

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Organising Institution / Firm

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London, England, United Kingdom

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Qualified solicitor, barrister, or attorney admitted in England & Wales (overseas-qualified attorneys with equivalent experience considered); 5+ years post-qualification experience in private wealth, asset management, or financial services law; Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Legal Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Associate General Counsel - Neuberger Wealth (excl US)

Neuberger (Neuberger Berman) is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance Department in London. This role focuses on the non-U.S. retail business, requiring expertise in legal and compliance issues arising from asset management for private clients across non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or attorney admitted in England & Wales.
• Overseas-qualified attorneys with equivalent experience are considered.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in private wealth, asset management, or financial services law.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide strategic advice on legal and regulatory issues affecting the non-U.S. retail business.
• Advise on regulatory frameworks including FCA rules, AIFMD, MiFID II, GDPR, and MAS.
• Partner with U.S. legal colleagues and regional compliance teams to ensure policy compliance.
• Advise on distribution and delivery of products in non-U.S. markets, including licensing and permissioning.
• Draft and update advisory agreements and review commercial contracts, RFPs, and marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain monitoring processes for ongoing compliance and risk management.

Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Salary: Not specified in the source text.

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Contact Information

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