Director, Legal (Vendor), 12-month FTC (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services:

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. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at .

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Job Description

MUFG Investor Services are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to add to a small but global legal team to:

• Manage vendor contract matters from start to finish which may involve any or all of the following: taking instructions, gathering information, determining the appropriate course of action, managing timelines and people’s expectations re completion, reviewing and drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing input from the business and external counsel if appropriate, seeking sign-off from relevant parties, dealing with execution or providing final legal report as appropriate.
• Draft, work on and negotiate vendor contracts, including recognizing and escalating vendor contractual issues with MUFG vendor management, outsourcing, data protection, Legal, information security and business teams.
• Vendor contracts will include software license agreements, subscription as a service agreements, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements.
• Assisting and advising vendor management and Legal on opportunities for enhancements to vendor contract review processes and procedures

• Responding to 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 the business and its client services
• Advising the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions of the business and assisting the business with managing legal risk
• 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.  Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.   

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.