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About the Role
We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to join our solutions-oriented Legal team, supporting and advising on sustainability-related regulations pertinent to Vanguard’s funds and enterprise, and assisting our Investment Stewardship function. You will be a member of the Product and Investment Services Legal team within the broader Europe Legal function, working closely with another team member with a similar core remit. Join us and help protect the millions who trust us with their futures!
Responsibilities
- 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 draft 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 stakeholders.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 relationships, negotiation, analytical and drafting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work on a variety of legal issues and to tight deadlines.
Skills
- Legal research
- Regulatory advice
- ESG
- Stewardship
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation
- Analytical skills
- Drafting skills
- Attention to detail
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
- Minimum two years’ PQE
Education Level
- Qualified lawyer
About the Company
- Vanguard is a different kind of investment company, founded in 1975 on the principle that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. This philosophy has helped millions achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments. Our mission is value to investors.
- 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.