About MUFG Investor Services:
MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.
With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.
Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution.
Job Description
Reporting to Head of Legal, this role is within the MUFG legal team which requires the provision of legal advice supporting the legal and regulatory needs of our growing global business at MUFG Investor Services.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advisory, regulatory and documentation support to our core businesses of fund administration, registrar and transfer agent, investor AML services, banking, custody, trustee, regulatory reporting, registered office and corporate secretary businesses (“Core Business”).
- Provide legal advice and documentation support in relation to the Core Business which may include managing timelines and expectations, reviewing and drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, liaising with internal stakeholders on issues to ensure risks are understood, seeking sign-off from relevant parties, dealing with execution and/or providing a final legal opinion as appropriate.
- Documentation may include (i) service agreements for MUFG, including but not limited to administration agreements, middle office and BPO agreements, FATCA agreements, regulatory reporting agreements, declarations of trust, bank account mandates and terms and conditions, NDAs; (ii) intragroup and outsourcing agreements; and (iii) vendor agreements.
- Respond to legal queries from operational departments, internal control/support groups, client integration/client services teams, senior management and entity boards.
- Advise the business on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters across all key jurisdictions.
- Manage/coordinate with external legal counsel, where required, to advise senior management and to generally support all business functions.
- Support, and if necessary, manage projects and new business initiatives.
- Coordinate the ongoing maintenance and creation of precedents in response to legal, regulatory, operational and market developments.
- Provide advice to, and/or represent legal on, internal committees.
- Qualified lawyer with 7-10 years’ post qualification experience and a valid practicing certificate in England and Wales or New York.
- Experience in an in-house legal role ideally with a bank, fund manager or fund service provider.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer
- 7-10 years post-qualification experience
- Valid practicing certificate in England and Wales or New York
- Experience in an in-house legal role ideally with a bank, fund manager or fund service provider
MUFG Investor Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MUFG Investor Services and has not been reviewed or approved by MUFG Investor Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside dedicated mental‑health support is part of the package. U.S. plan depth is indicated by multiple carrier options and other standard large‑employer elements.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO in some locations and a wide range of family and caregiving leaves (maternity, parental, adoptive, carer) are emphasized. Paid volunteer days and hybrid/flexible work further support time off and balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonus potential is present, with references to a “nice bonus” and performance‑linked bonuses as part of total rewards. These incentives can meaningfully supplement cash compensation for some roles.
MUFG Investor Services Insights
What We Do
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, business process outsourcing, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody and depositary solutions, business consulting, and more. Operating from 16 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial groups with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with global scale. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
