Legal Counsel - DIG US

UBS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 178,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a US-qualified attorney to serve as Legal Counsel for the Direct Investments Group within Global Wealth Management. The role focuses on US-based activity with support for the international DIG platform, advising on co-investments, private equity, and tailored structures across multiple jurisdictions.

You will monitor regulatory developments, collaborate with risk, compliance and internal teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives while protecting UBS's legal and reputational

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Experience advising on investment banking, private equity or asset management transactions.
• Familiar with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional legal issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Direct Investments Group (DIG) within Global Wealth Management (GWM) as a legal counsel.
• Provide input on cross-border investment structures across jurisdictions.
• Monitor, interpret and advise on US regulatory developments impacting DIG.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage legal risk.
• Support governance and reputational risk reviews per UBS policies and standards.
• Contribute legal input to strategic initiatives and senior management briefings.

Skills

US Bar admission

Investment banking experience

Private equity experience

Asset management experience

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

City: Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Stamford, Weehawken

Job Type: Full Time

Job Reference #: 339490BR

Key Responsibilities

Do you have experience advising on bespoke investment structures? Are you confident navigating complex cross border legal and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions?

We’re looking for a legal counsel to:

• act as legal advisor for the Direct Investments Group (DIG) within Global Wealth Management (GWM), with a primary focus on US-based activity while also supporting DIG’s international platform
• advise on co-investments, private equity, real assets, and tailored investment structures across multiple jurisdictions
• monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting DIG, with a focus on US and its interaction with other regimes
• collaborate closely with DIG business leads, risk and compliance teams, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure legal risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed
• provide pro-active legal input into strategic initiatives, committee presentations, and senior management briefings ensuring alignment across regions
• support governance and reputational risk reviews in line with UBS policies and global standards

The team

You’ll be working in the GWM Legal team in the US, supporting the Direct Investments Group. While the role is anchored in the US, you will work closely with colleagues across EMEA and APAC to deliver coordinated legal support across jurisdictions.

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in enabling complex cross-border transactions while safeguarding UBS’s legal and reputational interests.

Your Skills And Experience

• qualified to practice law in the US and admitted to a state Bar
• experience advising on investment banking, private equity or asset management transactions, ideally within an international bank or law firm
• strong understanding of US regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply them in a cross-border context
• familiarity with international investment structures and multi-jurisdictional legal issues
• proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice
• excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• commercial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:

• United States - New Jersey - Weehawken min USD 178000 - max USD 233000
• United States - New York - New York min USD 178000 - max USD 233000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.