Corporate Counsel

Franklin Templeton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Greater London is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its Digital Assets business. The role involves managing legal projects, researching regulatory frameworks, and building relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with a strong foundation in traditional finance products and a keen interest in digital assets. This position offers a flexible culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee well-being support

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal projects independently.
• Interest in digital assets is a must but experience is not necessary.
• Strong background in traditional finance products.

Responsibilities

• Assist Digital Lead on project work.
• Research and analysis of changing legal frameworks globally.
• Develop relationships with key business partners.

Skills

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Project management

Creative thinking

Education

Qualified Lawyer with 3-6 years PQE

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

About the department

The International Legal Team for digital projects provides comprehensive strategic advice to the Digital Assets business, from navigating emerging regulatory regimes applicable to DLT and crypto assets to structuring and legal support across the full lifecycle of a digital initiative, from ideation to delivery.
Sitting in London, the candidate will form part of the EMEA legal team, of approximately 40 colleagues across Edinburgh, London, Poland, Luxembourg, Dublin, Dubai and India. The Corporate Counsel supporting digital projects will work closely with colleagues in other roles, both legal and non-legal, and stakeholders at all levels of the international business. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic ‘go getter’ who is willing to roll their sleeves up and work as a team to deliver for a particularly innovative part of Franklin’s business.

How you will add value

• Assist Digital Lead on project work, including working with a high degree of(supported) autonomy and leading calls and workstreams.

• Develop proficient knowledge, and stay up to date, in respect of legal developmentsaffecting digital assets (and associated ‘trad fi’ structures) – mutual funds, exchangetraded products, distribution arrangements, across International.

• Research and analysis of changing legal frameworks globally. Willingness to get intothe detail and engage in depth in different regulations and regulatory regimes.

• Supporting the team on policy initiatives including participating in engagement withregulators, trade bodies, and standard setters internationally.

• Assisting with a mix of work from BAU (NDAs, distribution arrangements, IMAs) tonovel (product structuring).

• Take responsibility for product / initiative tracking and associated internal reporting.

• Share knowledge and support interaction with International legal team, includingdriving best practice, supporting free communication flow, and development ofrelationships within legal function.

• Develop relationships with key business partners, including in technology, sales,finance, compliance, data privacy and corporate communications teams.

• Where appropriate attend conferences and working groups as FT’s representative.

• Lead on EU AI Act and AI related matters.

What will help you be successful in this role

• Independent and creative thinker.

• High level of attention to detail and critical thinking.

• True team player with excellent relationship building skills.

• Seeks out challenge and comfortable operating in a flexing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal projects independently.

• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude with strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong ‘trad fi’ product background e.g. in mutual funds. Interest in digital assets amust but experience not a necessity.

• 3-6 years PQE although experience outside this range will be considered.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

Hear more from our employees

We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered.

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.

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