Investment Management Legal Counsel - Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Legal

Location: New York- midtown (Hybrid)

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160K and $180K/year*

 

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

 

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Role description:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of transactional documents relating to asset management, such as investment management agreements, sub-advisory agreements, side-letters, restructuring support agreements, leveraged loan documentation, and fund documentation as well as commercial agreements (including vendor service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and research subscription agreements). 
• Providing legal analysis of risks associated with the terms and conditions of such agreements.
• Assistance with ad-hoc legal projects, review of request for proposals, DDQs, Forms ADV, policies and procedures;
• Provide advice and counsel to business teams on legal matters affecting the business;
• Researching, advising and assisting in the structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products;
• Interpreting and assisting with the implementation of regulatory changes (both US and international) that impact asset management.

 

 

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Law Degree /Juris Doctor;
• Minimum 4-5 years legal experience working in the financial services industry either in-house or within a law firm;
• Must have strong contract drafting skills across a wide range of complex transactional and commercial contracts;
• Securities law experience; with working knowledge of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940; 
• Familiarity with pooled investment vehicles, bankruptcy reorganization, leveraged loan documentation, trading agreements, cybersecurity and ESG investing;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond proactively to business needs;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high comfort level interacting effectively with all levels of staff and management;
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously under tight deadlines;
• Team player with strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize complex and time sensitive projects.

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of m