Legal Assistant

Job Description

This is a [six/nine]-month fixed-term role arising due to a time-sensitive project relating to various European funds in anticipation of the entry into force of new regulation.

ABOUT.

The client offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, they think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $732.7 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

Department Description

The Product Legal team provides support in relation to all aspects of the company's European fund range and investment products. For the most part, these fund ranges are domiciled in Luxembourg, the UK and Ireland. The team also provides legal advice to senior management on any legal matters or developments which may affect their business.

Purpose of the Role

This is a [six/nine]-month fixed-term role arising due to a time-sensitive project relating to various European funds in anticipation of the entry into force of new regulation. The successful candidate will report to a Legal Director within the Product Legal team. They will be required to provide pro-active support to lawyers and paralegals within the team in their work relating to the project.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with review of contents of existing UCITS KIIDs.
Work with third party outsourced service provider to prepare text for inclusion in PRIIPS KIIDs.
Ensure consistency and align all KI(I)D documents with prospectus for relevant fund.
Coordinate with third party outsourced service provider relating to progress of the project.
Providing support and assistance to lawyers and paralegals within the Product Legal team in relation to the project.
Performing other administrative tasks and ad hoc projects, as requested.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Third-level qualification in law, business or a related field with good knowledge of financial services or relevant work experience, ideally in the asset management and investment funds;
Excellent organisational skills.
Methodical, with strong attention to detail.
Positive, pro-active attitude suited to being a team member within a dynamic business environment.
Able to be flexible when it comes to working to tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.