Director, Legal (Vendor)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

MUFG Investor Services are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to add to a small but global legal team working in the London office. The successful candidate will have a broad experience of commercial law and be expected to advise the business on legal matters risk management and maintain commercial strategies.

Scope of work

Global contract drafting and negotiating: Review draft and negotiate vendor contracts including recognising and escalating vendor contractual issues with MUFG Vendor Management Outsourcing Data Protection Legal Information Security and business teams. Vendor contracts will include Master Services Agreements Statements of Work Software License Agreements Subscription as a Service Agreements Engagement Letters and Non-disclosure Agreements.
Regulatory matters that impact commercial contracts: Advising the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions of MUFG and assisting the business with managing legal risk. For example knowledge and experience in regulations that impact vendor contracts such as the EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements and Digital Operational Resilience Act. This will entail implementing and remediating contracts as a result of the regulatory requirements and also tracking for updates that may require revisions or enhancements to the remediated contracts.
Understanding company products and Services: Manage vendor contract matters from start to finish which includes any or all of the following: taking instructions gathering information determining the appropriate course of action managing timelines and stakeholder expectations re completion reviewing and drafting legal documents managing input from the business and external counsel if appropriate.
Working closely with Vendor Management; Assisting and advising Vendor Management and Legal on opportunities for enhancements to the vendor contract review processes and procedures. seeking sign-off from relevant parties dealing with execution or providing final legal sign -off as appropriate.
Cross department Stakeholder advising: Responding to vendor legal queries from operational departments internal control/support groups client integration/client services teams senior management and entity boards all with respect to applicable laws and regulatory matters affecting MUFG and its client services.
Broad financial services experience: given the nature of MUFG client services a broad knowledge of financial services will be beneficial for this role.
Supporting projects: Supporting projects that have an impact and effect on MUFG vendors and vendor matters.
Attending to any other ad hoc duties or projects as required.

Qualifications :

Qualified English solicitor with at least 5-10 years PQE (must be admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales and be in good standing)

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services

Take a look at our careers site and youll find everything youd expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the worlds largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because its how we defy expectations that really defines us. Youll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation laser client focus and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So why settle for the ordinary Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Scope of work

Global contract drafting and negotiating: Review draft and negotiate vendor contracts including recognising and escalating vendor contractual issues with MUFG Vendor Management Outsourcing Data Protection Legal Information Security and business teams. Vendor contracts will include Master Services Agreements Statements of Work Software License Agreements Subscription as a Service Agreements Engagement Letters and Non-disclosure Agreements.
Regulatory matters that impact commercial contracts: Advising the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions of MUFG and assisting the business with managing legal risk. For example knowledge and experience in regulations that impact vendor contracts such as the EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements and Digital Operational Resilience Act. This will entail implementing and remediating contracts as a result of the regulatory requirements and also tracking for updates that may require revisions or enhancements to the remediated contracts.
Understanding company products and Services: Manage vendor contract matters from start to finish which includes any or all of the following: taking instructions gathering information determining the appropriate course of action managing timelines and stakeholder expectations re completion reviewing and drafting legal documents managing input from the business and external counsel if appropriate.
Working closely with Vendor Management; Assisting and advising Vendor Management and Legal on opportunities for enhancements to the vendor contract review processes and procedures. seeking sign-off from relevant parties dealing with execution or providing final legal sign -off as appropriate.
Cross department Stakeholder advising: Responding to vendor legal queries from operational departments internal control/support groups client integration/client services teams senior management and entity boards all with respect to applicable laws and regulatory matters affecting MUFG and its client services.
Broad financial services experience: given the nature of MUFG client services a broad knowledge of financial services will be beneficial for this role.
Supporting projects: Supporting projects that have an impact and effect on MUFG vendors and vendor matters.
Attending to any other ad hoc duties or projects as required.

Qualifications :

Qualified English solicitor with at least 5-10 years PQE (must be admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales and be in good standing)

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services

So why settle for the ordinary Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Risk Management
Data Entry
Vendor Management
Mobile Devices
Workers' Compensation Law
Automotive Diagnostics
Live Chat
Merchandising
Contract Management
Contract Negotiation
Cash Handling
negotiation

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MUFG Investor Services

Were more than just fund administration. Our offerings include a scope of solutions not historically provided by asset servicing companies. From fund financing to subscription lines of credit, securities lending, foreign exchange (FX) services, consulting services and beyond, we help ... View more

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