At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal matters for vendor contracts and advise on regulatory compliance.
- Company: Join MUFG Investor Services, a global leader in financial services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, vibrant culture, and opportunities for learning and development.
- Other info: Be part of a connected team that values innovation and client focus.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with a trusted financial institution.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5-10 years of experience in commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.
MUFG Investor Services are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to add to a small but global legal team working in the London office. The successful candidate will have a broad experience of commercial law and be expected to advise the business on legal matters, risk management and maintain commercial strategies.
Scope of work
- Global contract drafting and negotiating: Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts, including recognising and escalating vendor contractual issues with MUFG Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Data Protection, Legal, Information Security and business teams.
- Regulatory matters that impact commercial contracts: Advising the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions of MUFG and assisting the business with managing legal risk.
- Understanding company products and Services: Manage vendor contract matters from start to finish which includes any or all of the following: taking instructions, gathering information, determining the appropriate course of action, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations re completion, reviewing and drafting legal documents, managing input from the business and external counsel if appropriate.
- Working closely with Vendor Management: Assisting and advising Vendor Management and Legal on opportunities for enhancements to the vendor contract review processes and procedures.
- Cross department Stakeholder advising: Responding to vendor legal queries from operational departments, internal control/support groups, client integration/client services teams, senior management and entity boards, all with respect to applicable laws and regulatory matters affecting MUFG and its client services.
- Broad financial services experience: Given the nature of MUFG client services, a broad knowledge of financial services will be beneficial for this role.
- Supporting projects: Supporting projects that have an impact and effect on MUFG vendors and vendor matters.
- Attending to any other ad hoc duties or projects as required.
Qualifications
Qualified English solicitor with at least 5-10 years PQE (must be admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales and be in good standing).
Additional Information
What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services? Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
Director, Legal (Vendor) - Maternity Cover (12 Month FTC) in London employer: MUFG Investor Services
MUFG Investor Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets stability. As part of one of the world's largest financial institutions, employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI technologies in a supportive setting. Located in a global hub, our team enjoys access to diverse resources and a strong network, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
