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Senior Legal Analyst

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, legal qualifications, experience in asset management law, strong drafting skills, and knowledge of UK/EU regulations, derivatives, and institutional clients.
  • You will draft and manage legal documents, assist with fund structures, maintain document systems, conduct research, and collaborate on regulatory compliance and internal training efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Experience gained in private practice and/or relevant in-house Legal department within an Asset, Investment or Wealth Management firm. Demonstrable knowledge of asset management business functions, markets and regulatory environment in the UK and EU.
  • Demonstrable experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiation of asset management-related documentation and associated contracts.
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and oral skills.
  • Attention to detail, ability to effectively manage workload independently and pro-actively progress matters.
  • Ability to work under tight timeframes and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal and external contacts.
  • Professional legal qualification such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE.
  • Experience of multiple institutional client types across UK and EU such as pension funds and sub-advised fund structures.
  • Awareness of US regulatory regime and SEC rules, EU ESG and sustainable finance regulatory environment.
  • Awareness of derivatives documentation, instrument types and operational functions.
  • commercially aware and attuned to the needs of a global business.
  • A collaborative and client-focussed approach to the provision of legal support.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting, negotiating and managing legal documents and contracts for institutional client onboarding (e.g. IMAs, SLAs), preparing mandate amendments, regulatory disclosures and assisting with mandate restructuring.
  • Assisting with drafting and review of investment fund structures (e.g. UCITS prospectuses and supplements).
  • Maintenance of document management systems, assisting with development and maintenance of document precedents, workflows and processes within the team.
  • Contributing to the development of new processes for updating databases, filing systems and electronic documentation systems that ensure accuracy and completeness of and preserve and protect sensitive information.
  • Assisting with analysis and implementation of UK or EU regulatory rules or consultation papers, implementation of new products and services, and preparation of regulatory disclosures e.g. under EU SFDR.
  • Independently conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and performing other duties under supervision of Legal Counsels. Responsible for the accuracy and completion of own work, and contribution to team objectives.
  • Assisting with preparation of reports, documents, RFP responses or training for internal business partners.
  • Assisting with reviewing external counsel advice and providing an overview for internal legal counsels.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Legal Analyst role at T. Rowe Price?

The main focus of the Senior Legal Analyst role is on institutional segregated mandates and investment solutions for large and strategic clients, along with involvement in fund structuring and regulatory advice.

What qualifications are required for the position?

A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required, along with experience in private practice or a relevant in-house legal department within the asset, investment, or wealth management sectors.

Is a professional legal qualification necessary for this role?

It is preferred but not required. Qualifications such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or SQE would be advantageous.

What specific skills are needed for the Senior Legal Analyst position?

Required skills include strong drafting and negotiation abilities, fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, independent workload management, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be working closely with Legal Counsels, while also being responsible for your own work. Collaboration with a diverse group of internal and external contacts is expected.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, T. Rowe Price offers a place for you to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference, providing opportunities for career development.

What types of clients will I be working with?

You will primarily focus on clients in the UK and Europe, including institutional client types such as pension funds and sub-advised fund structures.

How does T. Rowe Price approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

T. Rowe Price is committed to creating a diverse environment where all associates can bring their authentic selves to work. They emphasize equity, equality, and opportunity for all, recognizing the value of diverse thoughts and backgrounds.

What type of legal documents will I be drafting and negotiating?

You will be drafting and negotiating legal documents and contracts for institutional client onboarding, including Investment Management Agreements (IMAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), as well as preparing regulatory disclosures and mandate amendments.

Is there a focus on regulatory compliance in the role?

Yes, the position involves assisting with the analysis and implementation of UK and EU regulatory rules and preparation of regulatory disclosures, including those related to EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we provide an array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, separate account management, recordkeeping, and related services for individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. At T. Rowe Price, we believe in strategic investing. It has guided how we do business for more than 80 years, and it’s driven by independent thinking and rigorous research. So our clients can be confident that we’ll strive to select the right investments as we help them achieve their objectives. Strategic investing means that we don’t stop at surface level analysis. Instead, we go beyond the numbers. Our investment professionals travel the world, visiting the companies they evaluate. It’s this passion for exploration and understanding that has helped inform better decision-making and prudent risk management for our clients since its founding by Thomas Rowe Price Jr. in 1937.