Position: Associate General Counsel, Associate Director
Location: Dallas (Hybrid/Remote – the highly preferred candidate will be within commutable distance to Dallas, Texas or New York, New York.
About MUFG Investor Services (U.S.)
MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. For nearly half a century, established and emerging investment companies and asset managers around the world have turned to us for the administration and servicing of multiple alternative asset classes. Our teams, comprised of seasoned professionals deeply rooted in the financial industry and equipped with industry-leading technologies, are able to tailor solutions designed to successfully navigate the complexities of a constantly evolving landscape. With exceptional people, outstanding end-to-end services, and approximately $3 trillion in assets, we have both the backing and the brainpower to help our clients — and their investors — thrive for the long run.
Requirement:
The U.S. fund administration arm of MUFG, is seeking a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attorney to work in the firm’s growing Legal Department. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast growing organization within a large bank infrastructure. This role will join a small Legal team providing legal services across the firm in the private equity/real estate/40’ Act fund administration space.
Core responsibilities:
- Prepare, negotiate, and close corporate contracts including client contracts, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and various ad hoc agreements as necessary.
- Provide legal advisory services and proactive advice to all relevant internal clients including business operations, finance, HR, IT, risk management, compliance, etc.
- Assist with corporate governance and corporate secretarial duties including drafting board agendas and resolutions, arranging/coordinating quarterly board and board committee meetings, maintaining corporate books and records, compiling and disseminating board books; managing and maintaining electronic board repository.
- Support the business in complying with all internal policies and procedures, parent-Bank regulatory reporting, and internal and external audits.
- Interaction with stakeholders of all levels including senior management and Board of Directors.
Requirements:
- 3-7 years in-house (financial services firm a plus) or law firm experience.
- Corporate Generalist
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.
- JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Admitted to practice and in good standing in any state.
- Critical thinker and proactive problem solver.
- Commercially-minded but with focused attention on risk and compliance.
- Experience within a financial services organization is an advantage.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills.
- Flexible, adaptable and self-starter.
- Ability to multi-task.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed.
Candidates will be required to attend an onsite interview.
Please submit your resume to MCARecruiting@mufg-is.com. Please quote the position title in the subject of your email. We thank all candidates for applying however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.
