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.

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.