Legal Analyst

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a collegial team that supports each other and celebrates team members’ successes! As a Legal Analyst, you will leverage your analytical and communication skills to support the portfolio managers, traders, and research analysts in our Investment Management Group. Our team is a great environment to continue developing your legal analysis skills and building your expertise in fixed income investments, municipal investments, and/or financial services.

Requirements

Minimum of four years related work experience
Excellent analytical and communication skills required.
Comfortable operating in areas of uncertainty.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

paralegal/legal and regulatory experience in the financial services industry preferred.
Fixed income experience and municipal security experience preferred.
Legal analyst / paralegal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafts and translates legal documents and correspondence.
Develops and prepares materials for meetings.
May meet with the business, under supervision by legal counsel, to provide advice on regulatory and legal developments related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products.
Assists with the review and resolution of day-to-day operational, risk and legal issues related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products.
Interprets legal documentation, handles policy and procedure issues, and investigates contractual disputes.
Conducts independent research, investigation and analysis on market structure and investment regulatory and policy issues to support legal activities and contribute to the resolution of claims.
Investigates and aggregates resources for attorneys such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, articles, and legal codes to support the preparation of legal documents and contracts.
Evaluates the regulatory impact of new products and investment strategies.
May attend client meetings to stay abreast of new product offerings.
Generates necessary reporting and leads the maintenance of legal databases.
Develops expertise in applicable areas of the law, Vanguard’s business and products, and the investment industry.
Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.