Counsel India

Role Responsibilities:

The role will focus primarily on legal and regulatory matters relating to ColumbiaThreadneedle Investments' wholesale and retail distribution business. Specific responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating distribution, marketing and other agreements relating to the distribution and purchase of Columbia Threadneedle's OEIC and SICAV groups of funds with distributiors and investors globally.
• Supporting the wholesale distribution of Columbia Threadneedle Investments product range by assisting EMEA lawyers on the registration and maintenance of our fund ranges in multiple jurisdictions.
• Providing legal support on global asset management business initiatives, including corporate support within EMEA, US and Asia.
• Researching and advising on developments in the law, regulation and practices as required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of multiple contractual arrangements including commercial trading agreements, non-disclosure agreements and paying agent agreements.
• Assisting on investment account opening documentation including powers of attorney and global sub-custody account opening documentation as needed.

Key Capabilities:

Essential: Mature, professional demeanour. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to successfully manage several ongoing assignments. Ability to work independently and proactively, to multi-task and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency. Dedicated team player who can thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment. a qualified lawyer with experience of advising on the distribution of asset management product and services within EMEA and ideally globally ideally, with four to six years' experience providing legal support to an asset management/financial services business or working at a law firm within its asset management practice group.

Desirable:

• experience working within a global financial services or asset management company ideally
• experience with and understanding of the laws and regulations relating to the distribution of asset management products and services ideally within Europe and globally
• assisting with sales governance processes
• understanding of asset management products

Role Responsibilities:

The role will focus primarily on legal and regulatory matters relating to ColumbiaThreadneedle Investments' wholesale and retail distribution business. Specific responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating distribution, marketing and other agreements relating to the distribution and purchase of Columbia Threadneedle's OEIC and SICAV groups of funds with distributiors and investors globally.
• Supporting the wholesale distribution of Columbia Threadneedle Investments product range by assisting EMEA lawyers on the registration and maintenance of our fund ranges in multiple jurisdictions.
• Providing legal support on global asset management business initiatives, including corporate support within EMEA, US and Asia.
• Researching and advising on developments in the law, regulation and practices as required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of multiple contractual arrangements including commercial trading agreements, non-disclosure agreements and paying agent agreements.
• Assisting on investment account opening documentation including powers of attorney and global sub-custody account opening documentation as needed.

Key Capabilities:

Essential: Mature, professional demeanour. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to successfully manage several ongoing assignments. Ability to work independently and proactively, to multi-task and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency. Dedicated team player who can thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment. a qualified lawyer with experience of advising on the distribution of asset management product and services within EMEA and ideally globally ideally, with four to six years' experience providing legal support to an asset management/financial services business or working at a law firm within its asset management practice group.

Desirable:

• experience working within a global financial services or asset management company ideally
• experience with and understanding of the laws and regulations relating to the distribution of asset management products and services ideally within Europe and globally
• assisting with sales governance processes
• understanding of asset management products

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

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