Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a Senior Legal Manager to join our Distribution & Products Legal team. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad range of work and will collaborate with other lawyers across the Amundi group, in Europe as well as Asia and Middle East.

Why this role is important to us?

This team of 3 lawyers plays an important role both locally and globally on a wide variety of contractual and regulatory matters especially, distribution-related contracts, intercompany arrangements, regulatory change implementation and marketing material review. This role will support the Amundi Group Global Distribution Network through the provision of a comprehensive legal service and provide a legal service to a subset of the group’s regulated product ranges.

What you will be responsible for?

Take management responsibility for a team of 2 experienced staff in Dublin;
Assist the Deputy Group General Counsel in initiating and managing distribution related regulatory change initiatives and internal global initiatives through and with the support of the Global Distribution Practice Group within the Global Legal Business Line.
Oversee the legal management of the group’s third party and intragroup distribution network. Take ownership with the Deputy Group General Counsel of the group DA and related templates, initiating and managing the rollout of any template changes across the group;
Globally ensuring the continued enhancement / maintenance of the technology solutions utilised to support the network and the Group Marketing Procedure;
Support the Group Marketing function in the delivery of legal support for the preparation of marketing collateral, particularly for the Group’s cross-border product offering;
Ensure robust marketing validation processes continue to be developed together with guidelines and appropriate training support for stakeholders;
Provide product legal structuring support for a range of Luxembourg domiciled UCITS funds
Assist the Irish products legal team where required in the management of specific product legal initiatives in Ireland. Amundi Ireland Limited, our Irish Management Company is growing strongly with a large pipeline of active funds, passive and active ETF’s and a CCF with a current AUM of approx. Euro 77 Billion.
Participate in group projects, industry working groups and external fora relating to distribution matters; be the legal SPOC for distribution regulatory matters with the Group Public Affairs function based in Paris and Brussels;
Appoint, supervise and liaise with external counsel, regulators and other third parties to ensure compliance by the Global Distribution and Wealth Division with international and local law and regulation;
Maintain up to date knowledge of all developments in International Funds Law and Regulation from an EU to country level having particular regard to developments in funds distribution and consumer protection legislation.

What we value for the role?

Attention to detail and strong drafting and negotiation skills combined with a practical approach to contract negotiation;
Good judgment, flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and improve every day and to take on additional responsibilities as necessary;
Ability to identify important contractual issues quickly and explain succinctly and in a commercial manner to non-lawyers.
Capable of working as part of a busy team, supporting an extremely dynamic global asset management business;
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
Ability to thrive in a fluid, complex global organisation with shifting priorities

Independence and confidence; ability to communicate concisely and effectively with senior management boards and Regulators

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Common or Civil law training as a Solicitor/barrister/lawyer with minimum of 5yrs PQE, ideally in the global financial services/asset management sector;
Fluent English essential. High level of proficiency in French, Spanish or Italian desirable;
International experience of the legal and regulatory issues affecting the distribution of UCITS and other collective investment vehicle structures globally; Experience in providing product legal services for European CIU’s;
Experience and expertise in the review/negotiation of commercial agreements in a busy in-house legal team would be a distinct advantage;
Experience successfully leading and managing a team

About Amundi

What we do. With close to 5,500 team members, and market experts in 35 countries, Amundi provides retail, institutional and corporate clients with innovative investment strategies and solutions tailored to their needs, targeted outcomes and risk profiles. Amundi manages 1.934 trillion euros of assets across six main investment hubs.

What we offer. We make all efforts to create a great and positive work environment, focusing on retaining, nurturing and rewarding talent. As a member of our team, you will shave access to competitive and comprehensive benefits package inclusive of flexible work options, mentorship as well as an opportunity for cross-functional and geographical internal mobility and a range of development programmes to help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social & Societal Responsibility. We pride ourselves in being a responsible and committed financial player. We are keen to develop a responsible, demanding vision of our business, paying rigorous attention to our employees ensuring there is equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination. Amundi Ireland aim to help provide the tools to help balance your professional and personal life providing access to employee networks, such as our Women’s Network, Charity Committee and Mental Health Champions.

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Senior Legal Manager (Distribution & Products)

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