Legal Associate

Wellington Management • Boston, MA

5d • $80,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. Wellington Management Group LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US $1.3 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and financial intermediaries in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise. As a member of the Legal & Compliance group, the Legal Associate will support the firm’s public capital market investment activities by reviewing, negotiating, and implementing investment-related agreements and analyzing legal and commercial issues that arise in these contexts. The position also involves improving contracting processes and supporting the implementation of technology solutions, including AI tools, to enhance the efficiency of legal workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, Government, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study
• 1-2 years' experience in a legal or contracting function at an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate, and experience in technology applications
• Interest in the implementation of legal technology and process design and improvement
• Good business judgement and strong c ollaboration skills
• A pragmatic and risk aware approach to contracting, coordination, and collaboration within the Legal team and wider business
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and communicate complex issues in a dynamic environment
• The character and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Language skills would be a positive but is not a requirement
• Qualification as a lawyer is not a requirement for consideration for the role

Responsibilities

• Primarily assist with contracting and documentation for support of Wellington’s Investment Platform including documentation for fixed income and equity transactions, derivatives and non-disclosure agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Public Markets Legal team and investment professionals.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team as necessary in connection with contracting work.
• Assisting with complex issues arising on documentation and helping to establish controls and processes where.
• Support the development and implementation of technology solutions in relation to the contracting process, including AI and Microsoft Suite Power Apps.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, design and efficiency.

Benefits

• retirement plan
• health and wellbeing
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy coverage
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter program
• employee assistance program
• life and disability insurance
• adoption assistance
• back-up childcare
• tuition/CFA reimbursement
• paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level