Job Description
Whats in it for you
- Join a leading global business influencing global and financial market stability and efficiency;
- Have an impact on the heart of the banking and financial sector;
- Thrive in a vibrant and truly inspiring multicultural company;
- Play a key role in Euroclears growing Funds Legal team shaping its future;
- Work closely with inspiring encouraging and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries;
- Enjoy numerous opportunities to learn and grow as a professional;
- Sharpen your legal skills in a highly professional international environment with a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing and training;
- Join a dynamic and diverse team of lawyers fostering a great team spirit;
- Work at the headquarters in Brussels or at their Paris office;
- Find your own optimal balance within Euroclears hybrid working model offering both office and remote options;
- On top of that Euroclear offers you an interesting salary package with fringe benefits.
What your future may hold
As a member of the legal division of the Euroclear group holding company you will provide legal advice and support on a broad spectrum of matters with a focus on Euroclear FundsPlace the Euroclear groups fund services.
As a senior funds lawyer at Euroclear your main responsibilities will be:
- supporting the creation and enhancement of services in the context of the Euroclear FundsPlace strategy from conceptualization to continuous evolution;
- providing comprehensive advice on applicable laws and regulations (e.g. MiFIDII UCITS AIFMD CSDR ELTIF) and foreign law covering topics such as asset protection securities laws investment funds and capital market regulations;
- drafting and negotiating contracts with counterparts and clients such as order processing or custody agreements and (fund) distribution or placement agreements;
- punctually offering general legal support on a variety of matters and projects such as client onboarding claims handling escalations incidents and foreign law;
- closely collaborating with other lawyers within the Legal Division but also with business clients risk colleagues and other internal business teams (such as compliance product management operations etc.;
- developing and delivering training and guidance on legal matters to Euroclear staff.
Your skillset
- You hold a European Masters in Law;
- 12 years or more of relevant experience in the funds industry and/or capital markets preferably in a law firm (specialized in the financial sector) or as an inhouse counsel of a bank or other financial institution;
- Strong knowledge of the financial industry funds and market practices;
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French is a plus;
- A true teamplayer who collaborates dynamically with colleagues and motivates others to achieve shared goals;
- You demonstrate flexibility and the ability to provide highquality consistent support across jurisdictions in a timely and costefficient manner;
- You bring maturity and drive demonstrating project management skills and a proactive mindset;
- You stay resilient under stress and pressure think creatively and stay organized while handling multiple priorities;
- You possess strong analytical skills and have a pragmatic approach;
- You are eager to learn and willing to build a solid understanding of the business.
Our Client
Euroclear is a global and trusted provider of financial market infrastructure (FMI) services. At the core Euroclear provides settlement safekeeping and servicing of domestic and crossborder securities from bonds equities and derivatives to investment funds. Euroclear connects over 2000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure Euroclear contributes to the stability of the financial markets. They help clients cut through complexity lower costs and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear they have the clear ambition to use their key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.
Euroclear is a peopleoriented organisation with a renowned reputation in the global markets. With over 4000 people based around the world Euroclear has a culture of high performance and continuous development where every employee can grow and thrive.
Interested
Apply immediately via the website or contact Emma Grger for more information.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC