Legal Counsel managing legal disputes in Germany for a fast - growing digital bank. Responsible for compliance with German and EU laws while providing pragmatic legal support.
About the role
- European Regulatory Counsel advising on legal regulatory strategies for investment research firm. Collaborating with compliance teams and European regulatory bodies on multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Advising the business on legal regulatory strategy and risk, including with respect to regulatory matters associated with strategic initiatives and new business line development.
- Advising Compliance on the management of Morningstar’s regulatory compliance responsibilities and consulting with external parties, as appropriate.
- Serving as one of Morningstar’s contacts and negotiators with European regulatory bodies.
- Advising on strategy for defending and settling any regulatory action or other related matters involving any of Morningstar’s regulated businesses.
- Assisting with formal examinations or investigations by a regulator, regulatory registrations, and written submissions in response to consultations from regulators, as necessary.
- Advising the Compliance Team in internal investigations, and development and implementation of policies, guidelines and other documents pertaining to regulatory requirements applicable to Morningstar’s regulated businesses, as necessary.
- Staying current on regulations and other changes in regulatory requirements that could impact Morningstar’s businesses.
Requirements
- Law degree and qualified to practice in a European Union Member State or England
- At least 6 years of financial services or securities law experience in a European Union jurisdiction or the United Kingdom
- Financial services compliance/regulatory experience required
- Experience in dealing with the European Securities and Markets Authority or Financial Conduct Authority is expected
- Familiarity with the laws and regulations applicable to European benchmarks, ratings, investment advisory or asset management businesses is an advantage
- Must be admitted to practice law or eligible for admission to practice as in-house counsel in the jurisdiction where located
- Pragmatic and solution oriented
- Integrity and a high degree of professional ethics
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent, clear drafting
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
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