Lawyer
SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (“SIEL”) is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of SEI and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK to provide certain regulated services.
Key Objectives of the Role
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with up to 12–18 months post‑qualification experience who is seeking to develop a broad in‑house skillset within financial services.
The Lawyer will support SEI Legal team in providing legal advice to SEI’s UK business, with a primary focus on transactional and commercial legal work, alongside exposure to regulatory and legal matters relevant to the business.
The role is intended as a development position for a junior lawyer, with close supervision, support from senior lawyers and opportunities to build experience and confidence over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing legal support to SEI, including assisting senior lawyers on the negotiation and renegotiation of commercial and outsourcing agreements with clients and vendors.
- Drafting and negotiating a range of financial services agreements, under appropriate supervision, including custody, distribution, dealing and terms of business agreements.
- Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of fund distribution agreements with third‑party fund managers and distributors for the distribution of third‑party funds on SEI’s Global Wealth Platform.
- Identifying legal and regulatory issues and escalating matters appropriately to the UK General Counsel or senior lawyers within the team, as appropriate.
- Working collaboratively with members of SEI’s Legal and Compliance teams in London and globally, as well as with external counsel and other business stakeholders across the SEI group.
- Supporting other legal matters impacting SEI’s UK activities, as required.
Ongoing Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining a basic working knowledge, with guidance, of relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting financial services and fintech, including FCA rules relating to outsourcing, client assets, data protection and conflicts of interest.
- Ensuring internal legal systems and data reference points are maintained accurately and consistently.
- Embedding risk awareness into day‑to‑day legal advice and decision‑making, in line with SEI’s policies and procedures.
- Completing all required risk management and compliance training and adhering to FCA requirements.
- Actively engaging in learning, training and development opportunities within the Legal and Compliance teams.
Position Requirements
Technical Capabilities, Skills and Experience
- Qualified solicitor with up to 12–18 months post‑qualification experience, ideally within financial services.
- Experience in corporate and/or commercial matters, gained in private practice or within an in‑house legal department, would be beneficial.
- Exposure to reviewing or assisting with transactional and commercial documentation relating to a range of financial services agreements would be advantageous but not essential.
- An interest in developing knowledge of the FCA Handbook, including key rules governing outsourcing and client money.
Key Competencies
- Good drafting skills with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and improve through feedback.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
- A thoughtful and pragmatic approach, with awareness of risk and when to elevate issues.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative legal team and seek guidance when appropriate.
- Enthusiasm for learning, developing new skills and building an in‑house legal career within financial services.
Equal Opportunities
SEI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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