About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>ABOUT US:</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com </span></p> <p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Your role</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for a corporate and commercial lawyer to join a team of experienced and versatile in-house lawyers across EMEA, APAC and North America, to provide legal advice for all aspects of Alter Domus’ work, support its business and its internal functions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Legal - Commercial & Client Services.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Providing support to the Commercial & Client Services Legal Team.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Operate as point of contact for the business in all EMEA civil-law jurisdictions, to assist or advise on matters of regulatory, corporate/commercial and contract law.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the Legal Team in:</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">drafting and updating legal documentation, including standard services agreements, intra-group and outsourcing agreements and other types of commercial contracts including vendor contracts;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">management of legal risk and advising on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business’ service offering;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and standards as well as Alter Domus’ contracting process; and</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">contributing to knowledge management, training and legal updates.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist the business in:</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">participating to formal responses to client queries in support of operational teams;</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">advising operational teams on the legal consequences of corporate and commercial documents; and</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">acting as trusted advisor to Alter Domus’ senior management and internal support functions.</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct negotiations for a broad range of complex services agreements and commercial contracts with strategic clients or suppliers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advise on legal aspects of corporate transactions, manage external counsel and assist with understanding legal risk and corporate governance.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues to inform decision making and integrate into actionable recommendations for senior management and teams.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your profile</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">University degree in law, completed by postgraduate studies in corporate or commercial law.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">2 to 4 years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in-house in an international environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong background in corporate and commercial law, and demonstrable experience in the Financial Services industry and its regulatory environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven track record of commercial contract drafting and negotiation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome-focused solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in using legal technology platforms.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent command of English and ability to present views clearly, concisely, and accurately to a wide array of audiences. Fluency in both spoken and written French would be an asset.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Willingness to progress and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.</span></p> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Our global benefits also include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Continuous mentoring along your career progression </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Active sports, events and social committees across our offices </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan </span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Plus additional local benefits depending on your location </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: <a href="https://careers.alterdomus.com/en/equitystatement">Equity Statement</a> </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: <a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" title="https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/" href="https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/</a>) </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-HYBRID #LI-AS1</span></p>