Assistant General Counsel - ESG

About Neuberger

Neuberger was founded in 1939 to deliver compelling investment results for clients over the long term. The firm emphasizes deep fundamental research, pursuit of investment insight, continuous innovation, and the free exchange of ideas across the organization. As a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long-term interests of clients. The firm has no external parent or public shareholders and employee deferred cash compensation is linked to firm strategies, aligning employee and client interests. Neuberger operates from offices in 40 cities worldwide, managing a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies for institutions, advisors and individual investors. The firm has more than 700 investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees, with strong retention and recognition in industry surveys. For more information, please visit www.neuberger.com.

Position Overview

Neuberger Berman is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to assist the EMEA legal team with general corporate and investment management support on legal matters, with a focus on ESG rules and regulations for Neuberger Berman, EMEA. The role involves liaising with Legal and Compliance colleagues in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan as required. The legal function sits within the Legal and Compliance team, supporting the business and other control units on all legal and compliance matters. In addition to ESG focus, the role will interact with the EMEA Client Coverage teams to help implement distribution strategies and establish commercial relationships with intermediaries; sales staff, portfolio managers and client service teams on new client and day-to-day asset management issues; and with compliance, risk, internal audit and finance teams on operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising the business and coordinating with working groups on the impact and implementation of new laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, with a focus on ESG.
• Working with the ESG team on updates to internal compliance with ESG legislation.
• Ensuring ESG-related rules, disclosures and disclaimers are properly incorporated into legal documentation.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation, including distribution agreements, IMAs, rebate agreements, confidentiality agreements and side-letters.
• Reviewing and drafting bespoke legal-related RFPs or marketing questions.
• Liaising with outside counsel as appropriate to assist with legal agreements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Up to 2 years PQE
• Demonstrable legal experience, gained from in-house and/or private practice
• Familiarity with ESG-related legislation (SFDR, TCFD and ancillary ESG legislation) and a keen desire to become an ESG expert in the legal field
• Familiarity with fund structures (e.g., UCITS, SICAV, Master-Feeder, US Mutual funds), fund domiciles (Ireland, Luxembourg, Cayman, US) and segregated accounts
• Familiarity with upcoming legislative changes
• Adaptable individual with a team-oriented approach to work in a dynamic environment
• High-quality drafting and research skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Who You Are

• Excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to spot and solve problems
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate confidently with external clients and senior stakeholders
• Keen interest in the evolving financial services and privacy regulatory landscape and working knowledge of existing regulations
• A team player with a broader interest in participating in Neuberger Berman culture and firm-wide initiatives

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex.