Assistant General Counsel – ESG in London

Neuberger Berman is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to assist the EMEA legal team in providing general corporate and investment management support on legal matters with a particular focus on ESG rules and regulations for Neuberger Berman, EMEA. The role involves liaising with Legal and Compliance colleagues in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan as required. The legal function sits within the Legal and Compliance team, assisting the business and other support and control units on all legal and compliance related matters. The role also interacts with EMEA Client Coverage teams to help implement distribution strategies and establish commercial relationships with intermediaries; sales staff, portfolio managers and client service teams on new client and day-to-day asset management issues; and compliance, risk, internal audit and finance teams on all operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise the business and coordinate with working groups on the impact and implementation of new laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, with a focus on ESG matters.
• Work with the ESG team on updates to internal compliance with ESG legislation.
• Ensure ESG-related rules, disclosures and disclaimers are properly incorporated into legal documentation.
• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of legal documentation, including distribution agreements, IMAs, rebate agreements, confidentiality agreements and side-letters.
• Review and draft bespoke legal-related RFPs or marketing questions.
• Liaise with outside counsel as appropriate to assist with legal agreements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Up to 2 years PQE.
• Demonstrable legal experience, gained from in-house and/or private practice.
• Familiarity with ESG-related legislation (SFDR, TCFD and related ancillary ESG legislation) and a desire to become an ESG expert in the legal field.
• Familiarity with fund structures (e.g., UCITS, SICAV, Master-Feeder, US Mutual funds), fund domiciles (Ireland, Luxembourg, Cayman, US) and segregated accounts.
• Familiarity with upcoming legislative changes.
• Adaptable with a team-oriented approach in a dynamic environment.
• High-quality drafting and research skills; excellent organizational abilities.

Who You Are

• Excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills.
• Strict attention to detail; ability to spot and solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with external clients and senior stakeholders.
• Keen interest in the evolving financial services and privacy regulatory landscape with working knowledge of existing regulations.
• Team player with a broader interest in Neuberger Berman culture and firm-wide initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The firm prohibits harassment and discrimination and expects employees to uphold these principles.