EMEA Litigation Lawyer in London

Company Profile

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile

The lawyers and other professionals of the Legal & Compliance Division (LCD) provide a wide range of services to our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transaction; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program; or manage or diffuse actual or potential disputes. They preserve the Firm’s invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the Firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the Firm’s businesses.

Background on the Team

There is a vacancy within the EMEA Litigation team within LCD for a senior English or New York qualified litigation lawyer. The EMEA Litigation team, which comprises four lawyers each of whom report to the EMEA Head of Litigation, provides litigation and contentious regulatory support across EMEA for all business units.

Background on the Position

It is anticipated that this vacancy will be an Executive Director role (depending upon experience). A minimum of 8-10 years' post qualification litigation or contentious regulatory experience with a major US or UK law firm and/or investment bank is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising on and managing pending and threatened legal (including civil, criminal and administrative) and contentious regulatory proceedings.
• Advising and assisting with dispute prevention and broader risk management in a number of forms, including pre-litigation/pre-investigation advice.
• Identifying risks on the basis of experience and finding ways to minimise or eliminate them.
• Training on litigation risks, advising on policies and procedures, and advising on contracts to ensure that the Firm has all appropriate protections.
• Managing relationships with external Counsel and other service providers.
• Collaborating closely with Legal and Compliance coverage, and other members of the Global Litigation team.

Skills required (essential)

• Excellent judgment, analytical, leadership and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Professional maturity, confidence and presence, in particular, in advising senior management.
• Strong management, organisational and administrative skills.
• Be a collaborative team player.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.