NDA, Senior Associate (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Junior Lawyer or an experienced Paralegal to join our Alternative Business' Legal Department. This role is essential in supporting the department's review of key early-stage transaction documents such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), engagement letters, hold harmless letters, and consultancy agreements. You will also assist in managing issues related to price-sensitive information (Material Non-public Information - MNPI).

This position offers a valuable opportunity for a legal professional with experience in contract review and negotiation to gain comprehensive insights into the transaction process and the legal frameworks guiding the PIMCO group, with a particular focus on the Alternatives (Alts) business. You will collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers across the Alts business, gaining a broad perspective on legal considerations and contributing to the success of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Document Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of documents, including short-fuse NDAs, consultancy agreements, engagement letters, and release/hold harmless letters, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Outsourcer Oversight: Oversee and advise on the outsourced NDA review function to external providers, ensuring continued effective service.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the implementation of PIMCO's internal regulatory procedures related to the handling of MNPI, in line with information barriers, and assist the portfolio management team in adhering to these procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the outsourced NDA team, Alts transaction legal team, and external counsel to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
• Document Execution: Facilitate the execution of documents by securing necessary internal approvals and maintaining proper records.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records and databases of executed documents and MNPI assessments.
• Legal and Compliance Contract Support: Assist with various legal and compliance tasks, including maintaining logs, lists, and trackers of contracts.
• Template Management: Update and maintain templates for NDAs and engagement letters, as well as internal guidelines, to ensure consistency and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, GDL, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal role, preferably with exposure to the financial services sector.
• An interest in the financial services industry and a desire to deepen understanding of legal operations within this sector.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward.
• Strong organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks, demonstrating problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Professionalism and confidence when interacting with all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.