Associate General Counsel

Position: Associate General Counsel, Associate Director

 

Location: Dallas (Hybrid/Remote – the highly preferred candidate will be within commutable distance to Dallas, Texas or New York, New York.

 

About MUFG Investor Services (U.S.)

 

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. For nearly half a century, established and emerging investment companies and asset managers around the world have turned to us for the administration and servicing of multiple alternative asset classes. Our teams, comprised of seasoned professionals deeply rooted in the financial industry and equipped with industry-leading technologies, are able to tailor solutions designed to successfully navigate the complexities of a constantly evolving landscape. With exceptional people, outstanding end-to-end services, and approximately $3 trillion in assets, we have both the backing and the brainpower to help our clients — and their investors — thrive for the long run.

 

Requirement:

 

The U.S. fund administration arm of MUFG, is seeking a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attorney to work in the firm’s growing Legal Department. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast growing organization within a large bank infrastructure. This role will join a small Legal team providing legal services across the firm in the private equity/real estate/40’ Act fund administration space.

 

Core responsibilities:

 

• Prepare, negotiate, and close corporate contracts including client contracts, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and various ad hoc agreements as necessary.
• Provide legal advisory services and proactive advice to all relevant internal clients including business operations, finance, HR, IT, risk management, compliance, etc.
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate secretarial duties including drafting board agendas and resolutions, arranging/coordinating quarterly board and board committee meetings, maintaining corporate books and records, compiling and disseminating board books; managing and maintaining electronic board repository.
• Support the business in complying with all internal policies and procedures, parent-Bank regulatory reporting, and internal and external audits.
• Interaction with stakeholders of all levels including senior management and Board of Directors.