Role Summary
Northern Trust is seeking an Irish qualified lawyer with significant asset management experience to join its legal department in EMEA.
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide legal support to Northern Trust Asset Management's Irish fund Management Company, advising on the lifecycle of UCITS funds and negotiating commercial agreements.
Key responsibilities include advising business partners, supporting the Head of Legal, and liaising with external counsel.
Skills/Qualifications: 8+ PQE Qualified Lawyer (Irish qualified is a prerequisite) with demonstrable UCITS experience;
experience working in a reputable financial services practice or in-house legal department of a large asset manager;
knowledge of regulations impactful to European Asset Managers;
and ability to work with Senior Business Leads across multiple disciplines and international jurisdictions.
Requirements
Irish qualified lawyer with:
significant asset management experience;
experience in the formation, management, and maintenance of Irish funds;
knowledge of Irish regulated Management Companies;
and experience in the negotiation of commercial agreements.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture where movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve.
This role offers a certain level of autonomy and requires a motivated and organised team member able to prioritise their workload and communicate with senior management.