Job Title:  Investment Management Legal Counsel - Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Legal

Location: New York- midtown (Hybrid)

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160K and $180K/year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Role description:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of transactional documents relating to asset management, such as investment management agreements, sub-advisory agreements, side-letters, restructuring support agreements, leveraged loan documentation, and fund documentation as well as commercial agreements (including vendor service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and research subscription agreements). 
• Providing legal analysis of risks associated with the terms and conditions of such agreements.
• Assistance with ad-hoc legal projects, review of request for proposals, DDQs, Forms ADV, policies and procedures;
• Provide advice and counsel to business teams on legal matters affecting the business;
• Researching, advising and assisting in the structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products;
• Interpreting and assisting with the implementation of regulatory changes (both US and international) that impact asset management.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Law Degree /Juris Doctor;
• Minimum 4-5 years legal experience working in the financial services industry either in-house or within a law firm;
• Must have strong contract drafting skills across a wide range of complex transactional and commercial contracts;
• Securities law experience; with working knowledge of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940; 
• Familiarity with pooled investment vehicles, bankruptcy reorganization, leveraged loan documentation, trading agreements, cybersecurity and ESG investing;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and respond proactively to business needs;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high comfort level interacting effectively with all levels of staff and management;
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously under tight deadlines;
• Team player with strong organizational and time management skills in order to prioritize complex and time sensitive projects.

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer