At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
Using discretion and judgment, provides legal counsel, planning and services on complex matters and issues to MFS, its subsidiary companies and its fund complexes.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Review and determine applicability of new or evolving regulatory requirements with which MFS must comply in order to sustain existing markets and grow in new markets.
- Work with business group leaders in ensuring their comprehension of specific regulations directly related to their business, as well as the general regulatory environment in which they operate.
- Negotiate, draft and review agreements over a wide variety of subject matter, from onboarding of Traders to commercial agreements.
- Assist in the management and use of external counsel for items in jurisdictions where MFS may not have appropriate experience. Be able to manage working in a multi-jurisdictional environment over a broad range of topics.
- Monitor changes to applicable global regulation and advise internal stakeholders.
- Follow established procedures, policies, protocols, and schedules to ensure that work is performed in accordance with set deadlines.
- Manage support team by providing prioritization, direction, training and coaching in order to accomplish projects and tasks.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree required.
- 6-8+ years of post-bar work experience, ideally in investment management, financial services or industry-related firm.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Bar and maintain good standing for all necessary license(s) and/or professional qualifications.
- Experience with financial services preferred.
At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
What we offer:
- Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time.
- Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave.
- Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions.
- Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more.
- Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability.
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.
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