Title Legal Counsel
Department ISS Legal
Location Luxembourg
Reports To Senior Legal Counsel
Level Legal Counsel
Type Permanent
We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our ISS Legal team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.
About your team :
The Investment Solutions and Services (ISS) Business focuses on our investment offerings to professional clients and financial institutions. The ISS Legal Team supports the business on legal and regulatory matters.
About your role :
A lawyer tasked with supporting the French distribution and institutional business, and other European regions (including UK). The lawyer will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams, including the business.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide legal support in connection with the French business, French funds distribution, legal products management (UCITS Funds, AIF/French FCPE) and CoSec for the Paris office;
- Advise other European businesses (including UK), as well as in connection with strategic projects;
- Analyse regulation and provide concise, commercial advice;
- Independently draft and negotiate various legal agreements (such as distribution, investment management and advisory agreements);
- Update internal templates and guidance.
Fidelity’s lawyers are expected to be business-facing and customer–focused, while protecting the company against potential financial, regulatory and reputational risks. They are required to handle a varying work schedule, work well within a team and independently, and be flexible when it comes to working to tight deadlines.
About you :
- English, French or other EEA-law qualified lawyer.
- Experience working in-house or in a reputable law firm.
- Ability to complete legal tasks in both English and French languages.
- Technical knowledge of mutual fund products (ideally in French products).
- Independent worker and team player.
- Experience in providing regulatory advice (including MiFID II, AIFMD and UCITS regulations).
- Ideally knowledge of French law with a focus in contract law, fund distribution and UCITS/AIF regulation, employee savings funds is desirable.
Feel rewarded :
For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer in English, French, or another EEA jurisdiction
- Experience working in-house or at a reputable law firm
- Ability to complete legal tasks in both English and French
- Technical knowledge of mutual fund products
- Experience providing regulatory advice, including MiFID II, AIFMD, and UCITS regulations
- Knowledge of French law, particularly contract law, fund distribution, and UCITS/AIF regulation
- Knowledge of employee savings funds
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Fidelity International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fidelity International and has not been reviewed or approved by Fidelity International.
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Parental & Family Support — Family leave and carers’ support are emphasized via equalized paid parental leave globally and enhanced maternity/adoption policies. Inclusive provisions also cover carers’ leave and compassionate leave to support diverse family needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits and private medical insurance are consistently highlighted as part of the core package across locations. Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and menopause support, reinforce the depth of health coverage.
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Retirement Support — Pension and retirement savings are positioned as a strong element of the total package in multiple markets. Retirement design is frequently cited alongside paid time off and flexibility as part of a solid overall offer.
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What We Do
Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 countries and with $739.9 billion* in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $567 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. *Data as of 31 March 2021
