Job Details
**Midwest Candidate Preferred**
Summary:
Our clients are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate General Counsel (AGC) to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be a skilled attorney with experience in the Investment Management space, a strong understanding of relevant regulations, and a passion for providing exceptional legal counsel. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the company's business objectives by providing comprehensive legal advice and representation on a variety of matters.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business units across the organization to identify, analyze, and mitigate the legal risks associated with company services.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, and regulatory filings.
- Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions on complex matters.
- Manage and supervise outside counsel relationships as needed.
- Represent the company in regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and compliance policies and procedures.
- Advise on the appropriate structure and documentation for the company's new products and services.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of legal training programs for internal stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience practising law within a firm or financial institution industry.
- Licensing requirements: Must be a member in good standing of the bar in the state of Ohio
- In-depth knowledge of relevant financial services laws and regulations.
- Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements.
- Experience with managing outside counsel relationships.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful legal matters.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.