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Legal Counsel Investment Management (New York, NY, US, 10019) @ Nomura Holdings, inc.

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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Corporate Title:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Vice President </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Department: </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Legal</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>New York- midtown (Hybrid)</span></span></p> <h3 style="text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175K and $225K/year* </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:normal;font-size:10.0pt">(see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information). </span></h3> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"> </p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u>Company overview</u></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#333333">Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East &amp; West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.nomura.com/">www.nomura.com</a><span style="color:#333333">.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Aon’s Benefit Index<span style="color:#202124">®</span>, Nomura’s benefits <strong>rank</strong> <strong>#1</strong> amongst our competitors</span></span></p><p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"> </p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u>Department overview:</u></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Legal Investment Management Department </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u>Role description:</u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of transactional documents relating to asset management, such as investment management agreements, <a name="_Hlk196922105"></a>sub-advisory agreements, side-letters, restructuring support agreements, leveraged loan documentation, and fund documentation as well as commercial agreements (including vendor service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and research subscription agreements);</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><a name="_Hlk196921695"></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing legal analysis of risks associated with the terms and conditions of such agreements</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assistance with ad-hoc legal projects, review of request for proposals, DDQs, Forms ADV, policies and procedures; </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide advice and counsel to business teams on legal matters affecting the business;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Researching, advising and assisting in the structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Interpreting and assisting with the implementation of regulatory changes (both US and international) that impact asset management.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u>Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:</u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Law Degree /Juris Doctor;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Minimum 4-6 years legal experience working in the financial services industry either in-house at a registered Investment Advisor or within a law firm;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must have strong contract drafting and negotiating skills across a wide range of complex transactional agreements;</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Securities law experience; with working knowledge of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940; </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Familiarity with pooled investment vehicles, bankruptcy reorganization, leveraged loan documentation, trading agreements, cybersecurity and ESG investing;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond proactively to business needs;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high comfort level interacting effectively with all levels of staff and management;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to<a name="_Hlk220312204"></a> work independently, multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously under tight deadlines;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in -8.8pt 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Team player with strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize complex and time sensitive projects.</span></li> </ul><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Nomura Leadership Behaviors </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Explore Insights &amp; Vision</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="square"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Making Strategic Decisions</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="square"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="square"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Elevate Organizational Capability</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="square"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inclusion </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="square"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica N Light'"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;background-color:white">*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;background-color:white">If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p>

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