Legal Counsel (CLEARWATER)

Fisher Investments is a global, growth-oriented investment management organization established over 45 years ago. Our core business is providing discretionary investment management services to both institutions and private clients across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join our collaborative in-house legal team and be an important contributor to our organizations continued growth and expansion across the globe. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by working on a host of international and domestic matters.
We are looking for a lawyer with a love of learning who enjoys digging into new areas of law, partnering with business teams in various jurisdictions, and developing and implementing creative and practical legal solutions. If youre a go-getter whos not afraid to roll up your sleeves and drive results on whatever may come your way, this is the role for you. Your experience may influence the work you are assigned, but you are looking to expand your expertise.
The Day-to-Day:
Research and provide legal and regulatory analysis and advice on financial services and investment management, privacy, employment and other laws and regulations globally
Conduct legal analysis of complex topics and translating this analysis into practical and succinct legal advice
Participate in ad-hoc regulatory and business projects, which may include implementation of new legislation or regulatory requirements
Launch new regulated entities (including incorporation and licensing)
Draft or review various documents related to legal support of the business globally, which may include commercial contracts, employment agreements, investment management agreements, fund documentation, policies, business guidelines
Handle corporate law and commercial matters
Handle employment law and litigation matters
Draft, review and negotiate vendor contracts
Coordinate with external counsel on various matters
Train and mentor paralegals, fellow lawyers and business colleagues on new or changing regulations and other matters
Your Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school, with admission to a bar
6+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years of experience at a mid to large sized law firm
Skill in effectively balancing business interests against legal and regulatory risks, and factoring in the bigger picture, strategic goals
Familiarity with international investment management, employment or privacy laws in various jurisdictions will be beneficial, but not mandatory
Why Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. Its the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. xevrcyc This program is subject to change.
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