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About Schroders We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The base We are based at 7 Bryant Park in the heart of NYC. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model, with a requirement that our US Lawyer be in the office 3 days per week. This is to sustain our culture of innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships with the business. The team This is an opportunity to work interdependently with a small and engaged in-house legal team that sits within a global Legal and Governance function at a global asset management firm. The position offers an opportunity to work on diverse matters with close client contact. Responsibilities Provide legal advice in connection with all aspects of product development, launch and maintenance of private funds, including drafting, reviewing and negotiation of associated documentation. Provide advice on structuring and execution of fund investments. Draft, review and negotiate advisory and sub-advisory agreements for institutional and intermediary asset management business. Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Legal and Governance team, as well as business colleagues, in the Americas and throughout the firm globally. Provide legal advice in responding to RFPs and client/consultant inquiries. Draft, review and negotiate vendor, confidentiality and other third-party agreements. Review and negotiate investment documentation, including brokerage and trading agreements. Work on litigation matters, in consultation with outside counsel as needed. Provide legal advice for special projects and transactions. Advise on impact of legal and regulatory developments. Prepare and ensure on-going applicability of internal Legal policies and procedures. Basic Qualifications JD with 4-8 years asset management legal experience, including significant experience with private funds. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and ERISA. Experience with structuring and execution of fund investments. Interest in and ability to work collaboratively in a global organization. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Law firm experience. Compensation Schroders offers a base salary in a range of $200,000 to $230,000 for this position. The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We recognize potential, whoever you are Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture can help us achieve this goal. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and ensure fair employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schroders

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