Senior In-House Counsel

SEI Investments Company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm based in Dublin is seeking a Senior Lawyer to assist in managing the Dublin Legal team. The ideal candidate will have 7 - 10 years of experience as a solicitor in financial services law and strong skills in drafting agreements. The role includes supporting governance and compliance matters while offering a hybrid working model with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare for dependents

Pension Scheme

On-site Gym

Education Assistance

2 Paid Volunteer Days per year

Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years’ post qualification experience in funds or financial services law.
• Experience with drafting service contracts, ideally Fund Service Provider agreements.
• Strong knowledge of laws impacting Fund Administrators and Depositaries.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiation of client service agreements.
• Supporting legal issues for client mandates.
• Advising on corporate governance requirements.
• Assisting with legal templates and procedures.
• Supporting board meeting preparations.
• Contributing to global legal projects.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and manage time

Team Player

Strong knowledge of laws and regulations

Education

Qualified solicitor in Ireland or England

Job description

Overview

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective. Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description:

The Dublin Legal team has an opening for a senior lawyer. The successful candidate will assist the Dublin General Counsel in managing the team. Key responsibilities will include assisting with contractual arrangements of SEI’s Fund Administrator and Depositary businesses and advising SEI’s Irish entities on corporate governance and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will report to the Dublin General Counsel and collaborate closely with members of the Legal and Compliance teams in Dublin, Luxembourg and the USA.

What you’ll do

• Drafting and negotiation of various client service agreements (including administration, depositary and non-disclosure agreements) with clients/their counsel and supporting the business unit with review of the legal documentation relating to new client fund launches.
• Supporting Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, Financial Reporting and Depositary teams on legal issues relating to client mandates.
• Advising on corporate governance requirements and regulations impacting Fund Service Providers and assisting the Legal and Compliance teams with effective and timely implementation of regulatory changes.
• Assisting with drafting, implementation and maintenance of legal and regulatory templates, policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Dublin Company Secretary in preparation for the board meetings of the SEI Ireland entities.
• Contributing to global legal and compliance projects and initiatives.

What you will bring to the table

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland or England, with 7 - 10 years’ post qualification experience working as a funds or financial services solicitor in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
• Experience with drafting and review of service contracts, ideally Fund Service Provider agreements for EU investment funds.
• Strong knowledge of the laws, regulations and industry guidance impacting Fund Administrators and Depositaries.

Attributes we value

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a good listener.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximise efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Be a reliable transmitter of information, i.e. you report issues up the chain as opposed to resolving on your own.
• Team Player.
• High Integrity/Ethics.
• Charismatic, pragmatic and respectful leadership.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A curious mindset and ability to execute change.

Benefits you can expect

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse, and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance. Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

Equal Opportunity

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are invested in your success. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

AI Use in application and interview process

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