SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions.The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective. Within its office in Dublin that carries on Fund Administration and Depositary services for proprietary and third party funds and Management Company/ AIFM services for SEI's proprietary Irish funds, SEI is seeking a mid-level Solicitor for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) role. The successful candidate will assist SEI Ireland's Legal team with contractual arrangements of SEI's Irish and Luxembourg entities with clients and advise SEI's Irish entities on corporate governance and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel – Dublin and work alongside members of the Legal and Compliance teams in Dublin, Luxembourg and the USA.
* CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICANTS - 11th August 2024 * What you will do: Drafting and negotiation of various client service agreements (including administration, depositary and non-disclosure agreements) with clients/their counsel and supporting the business unit with review of the legal documentation relating to new client fund launches.
Supporting Fund Accounting, Transfer Agency, Financial Reporting, Depositary and Management Company teams on legal issues relating to client mandates.
Advising on corporate governance requirements and regulations impacting Fund Service Providers and assisting the Legal and Compliance teams with effective and timely implementation of regulatory changes.
Assisting with drafting, implementation and maintenance of legal and regulatory templates, policies and procedures.
Assisting the Company Secretary in preparation for the board meetings of the SEI Ireland entities.
Contributing to global legal and compliance projects and initiatives.
What you will bring to the role: The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualified solicitor in Ireland or UK, with 4 to 6 years' post qualification experience working as a funds or financial services solicitor in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
Experience with drafting and review of service contracts, ideally Fund Service Provider agreements for EU investment funds.
Strong knowledge of the laws, regulations and industry guidance in Ireland impacting Fund Administrators, Depositaries and Management Companies.
Attributes we value: Strong oral and written communication skills and a good listener.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximise efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Be a reliable transmitter of information, i.e. you report issues "up the chain" as opposed to resolving on your own.
Team Player.
High Integrity/Ethics.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more… We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.
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