This position will provide legal counsel for significant and strategic regulatory initiatives and on-going operations, including complex, regulatory-related processes, policies and procedures. This individual 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
Negotiate with internal and external parties on complex contracts, matters and/or transactions so as to satisfy the business objectives and 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, with 6 to 8 years of work experience as an attorney in investment management, financial services or industry-related firm, or experience at a law firm.
Strong knowledge of the 1940 Act as well as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Strong working knowledge of investment management operations and advisory functions is required as is knowledge of subject area within scope of position.
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.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, customer-service, team-working and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to write effectively, and present research, analysis and conclusions in a persuasive manner. Must be polished, professional, mature, well-mannered and well-spoken.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and be able to implement, execute and exemplify MFS' business culture with limited supervision.
Proven ability to develop and foster strong interpersonal relationships and to maintain effective cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
Experience managing the delivery of projects while ensuring the success of same and the cooperation of cross- functional teams, with both domestic and international team members, is preferred.
Proven ability to exercise judgment, pursue initiatives and implement changes necessary to align functional area with strategic/long-term goals of MFS an
Benefits
Vision insurance
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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