Legal Counsel London, England
Job description
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Tenure: Permanent contract (Full time)
Department: Legal
Location: London (City)
Overview:
DWS is a global asset manager with EUR 821 billion in assets under management. It is one of the world’s leading investment management organisations and one of Europe’s largest investment managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. It offers individuals and institutions traditional and alternative investment solutions across all major asset classes.
The DWS legal team based in London is looking to recruit a lawyer (4-6 PQE). The primary focus of the role is to support the DWS Alternatives business (in particular, DWS Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure).
The London legal team is a friendly, collegiate and dynamic team. We are looking for a team player who enjoys working with lawyers and non-lawyers alike. An ability to build relationships with business colleagues and quickly win their confidence is of paramount importance. The position also offers the opportunity to work with DWS legal colleagues in multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Germany and Luxembourg.
Key responsibilities and capabilities:
Managing DWS legal risk and protecting the integrity and reputation of DWS;
Partnering with Risk, Compliance, Audit and others to provide a proactive integrated risk management approach;
Providing legal support for the Alternatives business including:
Providing legal support on the establishment and on-going maintenance of alternatives funds;
Instructing, managing and liaising with external counsel;
Reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of funds documents (in conjunction with fund counsel) as well as agreements required for segregated account and advisory mandates;
Advising the broader coverage (sales) team on the marketing of fund products and services, as well as reviewing, drafting and negotiating distribution agreements;
Where required, reviewing, drafting and negotiating pre-transactional documentation including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent and similar type agreements;
Providing legal support on regulatory/ strategic initiatives;
Troubleshooting, including dealing with disputes and other legal and commercial issues;
Advising the business in relation to regulatory change which may impact the business or the funds on the DWS Alternatives platform and assisting in the implementation of the same; and
Supporting initiatives within the Alternatives and wider DWS business.
You will ideally have:
Experience of working in a dynamic international environment and have an ability to relate to different business perspectives and approaches to arising issues;
Solid knowledge of alternatives funds, either gained in-house or in private practice;
Good organisational and project management skills;
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities;
An awareness of regulatory change in the funds space;
A practical approach to problem solving;
An understanding of how to manage external counsel, including agreeing fee estimates and scope of assignments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
Good commercial sense.
Ideally you will be a lawyer of around four to six years’ post-qualification experience.
Our values define the working environment we strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
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