Legal Assistant

WHO IS WESTERN ASSET

Western Asset Management focuses on supporting our clients’ financial goals and creating positive outcomes for all kinds of people. Primarily a globally integrated fixed-income manager, we source ideas and investment solutions worldwide, with an emphasis on long-term fundamental value investing, using multiple diversified strategies.

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting general legal matters, both US and global. As part of a small legal team, your scope of projects will be broad and your impact immediate. We value collaboration and collegiality, the ability to build strong partnerships across the organization and a thoughtful and diplomatic approach to addressing a wide array of legal issues.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with general corporate matters.
• Facilitate negotiation and documentation of Investment Management Agreement (“IMAs”) and investment guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge management systems relating to IMAs and other legal documents and corporate records.
• Maintain the legal existence and good standing of multiple corporate entities and investment vehicles.
• Assist with the maintenance of the firm’s private fund complex, including US and Cayman funds.
• Oversee annual board meeting process for Cayman funds.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Legal Department.
• Manage legal responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and audit requests.
• Assist with regulatory filings required by US Securities and Exchange Commission and in various jurisdictions.
• Assist with AI initiatives applicable to the Legal Department.
• Performs special projects, as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Seven plus years of legal assistant experience; paralegal certification; Am Law 100 experience a plus.
• Familiarity with investment management, financial services and/or heavily regulated environments.
• Eye for detail and eager to play a part in the broader legal and compliance function.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and ability to apply skills to new subject matter areas.
• Multi-task, prioritize with limited supervision, make reasoned judgments and recommendations.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Team player, keen to learn from others and energized by continued professional development.
• Service-oriented attitude, with ability to provide timely responses to business requests.

Expected base salary for the role will generally be between $53.00 - $65.00 per hour at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include other forms of compensation such as, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs. 

About Western Asset

At Western Asset we’re saying hello to the future. Committed to being the leading fixed-income investment management firm in the world, we’re investing in new technologies, methodologies and markets. We’re also investing in our people. Our business is guided by a belief in doing the right thing: that if we treat our clients and colleagues with fairness and respect, success will follow. We’re building on our reputation and resources with an entrepreneurial approach that drives innovation. Every day is an opportunity for us to get better by making the most of the possibilities that our people and ideas can bring.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe a diverse and cohesive workforce promotes the formation of different ideas and viewpoints, enhances independent thinking, and helps create a work environment where the best ideas are identified and implemented. We are committed to unlocking the power of diversity through an inclusive environment that affords everyone the opportunity to develop individually, advance professionally and participate fully in the Firm’s success.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ("EEO")

Western Asset Management is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy and related conditions), physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.

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