About this role
Vanguard Job Opportunity
Job description
- Have impact!
We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to be a part of our solutions-oriented Legal team supporting and advising on regulation relating to sustainability topics pertinent to Vanguard's funds and enterprise as well as assisting in providing legal support to our Investment Stewardship function.
You will be a member of the Product and Investment Services Legal team within the broader Europe Legal function, reporting initially to the head of the team and working closely with another team member with a similar core remit.
Product and Investment Services Legal supports our Product, Investment Management and Investment Stewardship functions in Europe covering all fund launches & funds maintenance legal support, our Investment Stewardship (Stewardship) function as well as legal advisory support (in partnership with Compliance) of
Have impact!
We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to be a part of our solutions-oriented Legal team supporting and advising on regulation relating to sustainability topics pertinent to Vanguard's funds and enterprise as well as assisting in providing legal support to our Investment Stewardship function.
You will be a member of the Product and Investment Services Legal team within the broader Europe Legal function, reporting initially to the head of the team and working closely with another team member with a similar core remit.
Product and Investment Services Legal supports our Product, Investment Management and Investment Stewardship functions in Europe covering all fund launches & funds maintenance legal support, our Investment Stewardship (Stewardship) function as well as legal advisory support (in partnership with Compliance) of our investment management function.
The role will work in close partnership with another member of the team with a similar core remit, supporting ESG and Stewardship initiatives, including regulatory implementation projects, disclosure and reporting obligations, legal research, horizon scanning and ad hoc day-to-day legal advisory and research work.
Join us and help protect the millions who trust us with their futures!
In this role you will
- Provide legal and regulatory advice on ESG requirements, supporting the implementation of UK and EU regulations across products, governance, risk and control frameworks
- Review and drafting of disclosures for BAU periodic disclosures and reports concerning specific ESG obligations
- Advise on and review annual and other reports, including the Annual Stewardship Code Report, Investment Stewardship Report, Pension UK template, SRD II and other sustainability reports containing Stewardship disclosures
- Support regulatory change project working groups and/or workstreams implementing regulations, including advising on SRD II and other regulatory policies & disclosures
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare concise outputs for stakeholders
- Assist with horizon scanning and regulatory monitoring activities and prepare impact assessments on emerging regulatory developments
- Provide day-to-day legal advice on ESG and Stewardship matters, including support on BAU queries relating to live regulation
- Build and maintain effective relationships across business functions and deliver practical legal advice to key stakeholder
- Develop and maintain knowledge and awareness of the investment industry, regulatory and/or policy changes with potential impact on Vanguard's European group companies and operations
- Use legal technology and AI-enabled tools appropriately to support research, horizon scanning and delivery efficiency
- Support the wider Product & Investment Services Legal team and the wider OGC Legal team as needed
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
What it takes
- Qualified lawyer with minimum two years' PQE gained either in-house within an international asset management organisation and/or in private practice or consultancy, advising on financial services legal and regulatory matters
- Credible technical skills and experience interpreting regulation applicable to the asset management sector
- Experience in responding to consultation papers and implementing compliance with regulatory change projects, including advising businesses and other stakeholders directly on new and live regulations
- A demonstrated ability to work on complex legal issues and to function in a high volume / fast-paced environment with multiple and diverse responsibilities, managing a varied and changing caseload
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective stakeholder relationship, negotiation, analytical and drafting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work on a variety of legal issues and to tight deadlines
Special Factors
- Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position
- This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
- Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as soon as possible
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments. It's what we stand for: value to investors.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Our commitment to you
Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.
Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.