EU/UK Regulatory Counsel for Asset Management

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a qualified regulatory lawyer to provide technical advice on EU and UK regulation impacting asset management. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and collaborate with Compliance, Public Policy, and risk teams across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in-house or private practice handling financial services matters, with strong drafting and stakeholder skills and a track record of regulatory change projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with in-house or private practice experience in financial services regulation.
• Experience advising buy-side or asset management groups is preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Comfort interpreting EU/UK regulation and implementing compliance changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice on EU/UK regulation affecting Vanguard's operations.
• Advise on practical implementation within governance, risk, and controls framework.
• Collaborate with Corporate Operations, Compliance, Public Policy, and other teams.
• Lead horizon scanning and respond to regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Support global OGC teams and maintain knowledge of industry regulation.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

In-house regulatory exp

MiFID/UCITS/AIFM knowledge

Regulatory change projects

Stakeholder management

Drafting skills

Research & horizon scanning

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Vanguard seeks a qualified regulatory lawyer to provide technical advice on EU and UK regulation impacting asset management. You will translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and collaborate with Compliance, Public Policy, and risk teams across the enterprise.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in-house or private practice handling financial services matters, with strong drafting and stakeholder skills and a track record of regulatory change projects.