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 management. In 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Negotiate with internal and external parties on complex contracts, matters and/or transactions to satisfy the business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
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.
Requirements
Bachelor's 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 r
Additional Information
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.
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