Senior Legal Counsel, RBC BlueBay Asset Management
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Global Asset Management (GAM) legal team is looking to staff a Senior Counsel role located in London supporting RBC BlueBays investment management business.
What will you do?
Advise and assist on a wide range of matters concerning RBC BlueBays investment management business including but not limited to:
* drafting and negotiating client agreements including investment management agreements
* drafting and negotiating distribution and platform agreements
* drafting and negotiating a range of other commercial agreements
* client due diligence and RFPs
* provide legal advice on business initiatives
* assist the business in identifying and responding to regulatory change.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
* Extensive PQE.
* Experience in asset management either gained in private practice or in-house.
* Good knowledge of UK and EU legal and regulatory matters relevant to asset management.
* Sets high standards of performance for self and strives to meet challenging objectives. Acts with integrity and within both the spirit and the letter of RBC BlueBays principles, policies and procedures.
* Considers own role within the commercial context and focusses on the client. Respects obligations to internal and external clients and investors and treats clients fairly.
* Displays a positive and energetic attitude, gets involved and proactively seeks out opportunities to advance the business. Shows excellent judgment and ability to manage competing priorities. Perseveres through challenges and remains calm and professional under pressure.
Nice-to-have
* Experience in CLOs.
* Experience in ESG regulation.
* Experience in cross-border marketing.
What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
* A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
* Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
* Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
* Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
* Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
* A world-class training program in financial services.
* Flexible working options fully supported.
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Job Skills
Client Due Diligence, Commercial Agreements, Cross Border Issues, Distribution Agreements, Investment Management, Management Agreements, Negotiation, Regulatory Change Management, Request for Proposals (RFP)
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-04-07
Application Deadline:
2025-04-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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