Job Purpose:To provide legal services, advice and assistance as required to the regulated Irish entity of Architas and to Architas UK in respect of asset management and more generally with regards to any legal matter, and to act as compliance officer in charge of the compliance function within Architas Ltd.Responsibilities: Point of contact in the Legal team for Irish, UK and EU regulatory projects and ongoing regulatory impact on the business.Regulatory watch (in particular those regulations and laws impacting the Asset Management industry including EU regulations and directives including UCITS, MiFID , EMIR etc.).Active business partner for set up and launch of Irish fundsDrafting and reviewing fund documents (including Instrument of Incorporation, Trust Deed, Prospectus and Application Forms etc.) and liaising with external counsel for review of same.Assist and advise the Architas unit linked business and their cross-border activitiesAssist Global Head of Legal & Compliance on new business ventures and strategic projects, participate in various working groups, steering groups, forums and committees.Permanent guest to AMMEL Management Committee, and the Irish local committees when relevant.Effective oversight and management of Architas’ Irish external counsel.General support on legal queries / delivery of projects including regular face to face meetings and looking for opportunities to improve business relationships.Drafting and negotiating agreements such as:distribution agreements, platform agreements and marketing related documentsagreements with software and technology providersdepositary agreementsinvestment advisory agreements and investment management agreements, broker terms and other investment related documentscommercial agreements with suppliersYour ProfileExperience & Knowledge:Excellent knowledge of investment management/funds law and regulation.Excellent knowledge of commercial contracts, distribution and market related legal documentation and supplier agreements.4 years+ experience as an investment management/funds solicitorQualified lawyer in Ireland and/or England and WalesSkills & Behaviours:Excellent time management and organisational skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skillsCapable of working independently and leading a team on complex projects and initiatives.About AXAWith a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA UK, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.About the EntityAbout Architas Little fish, big pond, bigger ambitions.Sometimes it's good to be a little fish. At Architas, we've built our reputation on doing things differently - always putting our clients first, being brave enough to try something new, and not being shy about believing we can make a difference. We constantly challenge ourselves and the status quo. Architas Multi- Manager is a dynamic Investment Company, focused on delivering multi-manager investment propositions.Our consistent investment process enables us to design multi-manager solutions as well as act as a centre of investment excellence for the AXA Group. We are a member of the global AXA Group, bringing multi-manager expertise to the whole company.What We OfferThere is no doubting that this is a busy, challenging, demanding role - but it provides a great opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in driving forward our key strategic goals. We will reward your hard work and determination with a competitive salary and benefits package backed up by AXA Group
Last updated on Mar 26, 2023