Employment Counsel

ROLE OVERVIEW

In this role, the employee will be responsible for the following:

• Drafting and negotiating portfolio manager deal terms
• Reviewing and drafting employment documents, including but not limited to, employment agreements, compensation arrangements, and termination documents
• Assisting with employee relations matters, including internal investigations, document productions, arbitration, and litigation
• Managing outside counsel in various jurisdictions to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable employment laws 
• Skillfully managing both legal and practical business considerations to provide strategic advice
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, with good judgment regarding when to elevate issues  

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

In order to effectively represent the firm and communicate with clients, the employee must be someone who has:   

• Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, with a specific focus on employment-related matters
• Practical experience with highly compensated employment negotiations in the financial services industry is preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet/exceed deadline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as experience negotiating agreements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide sound legal advice
• A high standard of professionalism in all dealings with internal staff and any external partners, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Problem solving skills and ability to think on your feet, identify and implement appropriate solutions
• Consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence, and effort
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills  

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• 3-6 years PQE experience Experience with UK employment law and contract law is essential
• Experience working in the financial services industry is a plus
• Asset management in-house experience and/or knowledge of UK, European regulated entities and/or US securities laws is a plus