As Legal Advisor, you will be supporting and advising primarily the Investment Management team.

The ideal candidate should be:

Admitted Attorney
3 – 5 years practical legal experience in an asset management environment is essential
Experience with FMA, CISCA, LTIA, EMIR, MIFID,FAIS, OTC Derivative Markets,
Ideally also have Infrastructure Debt Fund experience
Excellent drafting skills
Ability to interpret legislation and make recommendations considering business requirements
Good working knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and financial instruments

Duties include

Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements, with a primary focus on investment management and alternative administration.
Negotiation and communication (quickly handle unanticipated counter-proposals. Describing legal risks and implications clearly and understanding what the business wants and accurately reflecting that in a contract).
Advising on the impact of legislation (FMA, CISCA, LTIA, EMIR, MIFID,FAIS, OTC Derivative Markets, Infrastructure Debt Fund experience essential.)
Analysis of corporate policies and practices
Drafting legal opinions
Assisting with contract management of all entities within the Group
Legal risk management reporting to the Head of Legal
Managing and advising the company on every legal matter such as legal risks, compliance with regulations and corporate governance.
Resource to and assist Head of Legal in companywide projects and any other legal matter as required