Company Description
ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.
We employ a global workforce of 5,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
This is a FTC legal role and we are looking to recruit a new junior lawyer (NQ – 3 PQE) with preference for expertise in financial services law, regulation and commercial contracts. The individual would have a direct reporting line into the Head of Legal as well as working with colleagues from the commercial and operations teams on contracts with clients.
This is a full time role focused on providing legal advice and contract negotiation support but will include:
- drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including services agreements, addenda, termination deeds, NDAs, novation agreements;
- supporting and mentoring paralegals and trainee solicitors;
- responding to ad hoc legal queries on business issues and corporate governance;
- conducting legal research where directed;
- assist in managing risk and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies; and
- provide support and assistance to wider Group Legal team as needed
Key competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)
- Collaborates Effectively, especially with business stakeholders
- Ability to persuade and negotiate
- Resourcefulness and pragmatism
- Approachability
- Team working
- Positivity
- Proactivity
- Commercially focused
Key behaviours we expect to see
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Accuracy- very strong attention to detail
- Assertiveness – experience holding negotiations solo
- Organisation – managing complex workload
- Relationship building - a team player
- Proactivity – ability to engage with work independently and without prompting
- Communication – strong written skills and ability to communicate complex ideas
Qualifications
Background experience
- Admitted to practice in England and Wales (with Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man also considered)
- Experience in corporate or commercial law either in a law firm or in house
Computer/program knowledge
- Microsoft Office
Company, product and market knowledge
- Knowledge of and experience within the asset management and private equity industry very useful but not pre-requisite
Languages
- Fluent in English
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
