Vanguard

Actively Hiring

Legal Counsel

London, UK

Full-time

Role Overview

Provide technical legal and regulatory advice and analysis on EU and UK regulation, guidance and other measures in respect of key enterprise topics, supporting corporate and enterprise priorities.

About Vanguard

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical legal and regulatory advice and analysis on EU and UK regulation, guidance and other measures
Advise, support and collaborate with the Corporate Operations and Change Management functions
Provide technical legal and regulatory advice and analysis on complex enterprise business change initiatives
Conduct research, analysis and horizon scanning on regulation applicable to the Vanguard enterprise
Partner with OGC teams globally as needed, as well as colleagues in other areas of the Vanguard business

Requirements & Eligibility

Qualified lawyer with minimum five years’ PQE spent working in-house for an international asset management organization and/or in a private practice law firm
Experience in advising buy side businesses, familiarity with retail financial services regulation
Good working knowledge of foundational regulatory frameworks including MiFID, UCITS and AIFM
Understanding of the priorities of UK regulators and policy makers
Excellent communication, stakeholder relationship management, negotiation, analytical and drafting skills

Required Skills & Tech

MiFIDUCITSAIFMRegulatory ComplianceLegal Analysis