Assistant Counsel

At MFS you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

This position will provide legal counsel for significant and strategic regulatory initiatives and on-going operations including complex regulatory-related processes policies and procedures. The Assistant Counsel will review monitor and resolve related legal and regulatory issues as they pertain to assigned matters and other special projects/areas as determined by senior particular this role will focus on supporting the Legal team that provides legal support to U.S. registered investment companies and related Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) work. This position regularly interacts with individuals throughout MFS including members of our investment legal compliance distribution and client service teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides legal advice and support relating to MFS-advised pooled investment vehicles including the MFS U.S. 1940 Act registered mutual funds and exchange-traded funds and external 1940 Act registered mutual funds that MFS sub-advises. Assists in providing legal advice to business clients for special projects such as new funds new classes reorganizations and other product initiatives such as changes to the name or investment strategies of existing funds.

• Assists in the research preparation and/or review of a variety of legal documentation board materials and regulatory filings (including reviewing the Funds registration statements and financial reports) and ensure compliance with applicable federal state local or multi-jurisdictional laws.

• Monitor review and assess implications of new or amended laws rules and regulations related to assigned area/specialization and that impact MFS its corporate subsidiaries or fund others of developments recommend and when appropriate decide on courses of action including new or updated relevant policies and procedures. Monitor company competitive and regulatory developments and ensure best practices are developed and implemented within scope of position.

• Negotiate with internal and external parties on complex contracts matters and/or transactions to satisfy the business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.

• As needed coordinate and participate in related audits and examinations and ensure business unit or area is audit/exam ready. Liaise with other departments and maintain effective relationships with same. Respond or participate in preparing responses to federal/state/offshore governmental regulators on assigned issues and matters. Make recommendations on changes to policies procedures and manuals as well as standards and practices.

• Work with and oversee the work provided by outside counsel on a variety of legal matters ensuring that standards for service delivery and cost are met.

• Represent MFS at regulator and industry meetings and events.

• Work collaboratively with and oversee certain work of paralegals and other MFS Legal staff.

• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree required.

• 4 to 6 years of work experience as an attorney in investment management financial services or industry-related firm or at least 3 to 5 years of work experience at a law firm. Equivalent experience in a non-attorney role will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Strong working knowledge of the 1940 Act as well as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

• Must be a member in good standing of any State Bar preferably Massachusetts and maintain good standing for all necessary license(s) and/or professional qualifications.

• Have excellent interpersonal organizational communication customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Write effectively and present research analysis and conclusions in a persuasive manner. Must be polished professional mature well-mannered and well-spoken.

• Proven ability to develop and foster strong interpersonal relationships and to maintain effective cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

• An understanding of business operations and practices procedures and controls specific to the business units supported is required as is the ability to apply same to dealings with the business units supported.

• Must maintain awareness of best practices and evolving issues within the scope of the position and able to relate same to MFS operations and practices.

• Be able to present comfortably before groups and to educate and persuade audience with argument so as to gain acceptance and cooperation. May serve as a representative of MFS with regulators at meetings conferences related industry events etc.

• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and able to develop proficiency in MFS systems as required to perform the duties of this position.

• Conduct on-line research and utilize applicable tools and employ and embrace the use of technology in performance of the job.

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At MFS we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason were including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation forwhat well pay depending on the candidates experience training and addition to the salary we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensationbased on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)

• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8000 annually

• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches

• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves

• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account

• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)

• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars employee assistance program with a focus on mental health subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass) where you can workout at gyms studios and boutique fitness locations near you join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role well be happy to discuss them

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At MFS we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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