Legal Counsel

About the role

Fisher Investments is a global investment management organization with a history dating back over 45 years. The opportunity presented here is for a lawyer to join their collaborative in-house legal team, contributing to the organization's growth and expansion globally.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide legal and regulatory analysis and advice on financial services and investment management, privacy, employment and other laws and regulations globally
• Conduct legal analysis of complex topics and translate this analysis into practical and succinct legal advice
• Participate in ad-hoc regulatory and business projects, including implementation of new legislation or regulatory requirements
• Launch new regulated entities (including incorporation and licensing)
• Draft or review various documents related to legal support of the business globally, such as commercial contracts, employment agreements, investment management agreements, fund documentation, policies, and business guidelines
• Handle corporate law and commercial matters
• Handle employment law and litigation matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts
• Coordinate with external counsel on various matters
• Train and mentor paralegals, fellow lawyers, and business colleagues on new or changing regulations and other matters

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school, with admission to a bar
• 6+ years' post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years of experience at a mid to large-sized law firm
• Ability to balance business interests against legal and regulatory risks, and factor in the bigger picture, strategic goals
• Familiarity with international investment management, employment, or privacy laws in various jurisdictions (though not mandatory)

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs including 8 weeks of Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and backup child, adult, and elder care
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility, you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work-from-home program. This program is subject to change.
• Fisher Investments is an equal opportunity employer