In house Counsel

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

The Counsel will primarily cover BBH’s Investor Services line of business but will also be expected to assist on BBH’s other lines of business.

• Providing legal support with respect to BBH’s fund administration, transfer agency, custodian/depositary businesses in relation to the provision of these services to a wide range of UCITS and AIFMD clients and other funds throughout Europe.
• Assisting BBH’s Treasury Department in the context of its cash management, interest rate swap and liquidity activities, including as applicable, the review of clearing and swap execution facility trading arrangements.
• Assisting BBH’s FinTech business line with respect to, amongst other things design and launch of services and products in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide pragmatic legal and regulatory advice and support to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Monitor fund and banking-related regulatory developments and support implementation projects.
• Participate in industry bodies and peer-networking forums to stay ahead of market trends.
• Instruct, manage and coordinate external counsel, including synthesis of their advice.
• Develop and deliver formal training sessions for business teams on key legal and documentary standards.
• Foster knowledge-sharing and innovation within the legal department.

It would be an advantage to have some knowledge of the above areas, but training will be provided for unfamiliar areas. Good commercial contract experience is a definite advantage.

• Admitted as either a barrister or solicitor within England and Wales
• Excellent knowledge of capital markets activities of banks and brokers
• A knowledge of relevant CFTC statutes, rules and regulations would be helpful though not essential
• A good knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable to UCITS and AIFMD and other fund structures would be an advantage.
• Prior experience working on, or supporting, trading desks and businesses is a plus
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements to completion
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative and bring projects to conclusion
• Ability to work effectively with various internal and external constituencies
• Ability to work with peers while retaining responsibility for results
• Strong sense of business and legal ethics
• Attention to detail is a must

• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—within the Firm
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.