In house Counsel

Overview

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a global financial services firm. We are looking for a Counsel to support our Investor Services line and other business lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for BBH’s fund administration, transfer agency, custodian/depositary businesses for UCITS, AIFMD and other funds across Europe.
• Assist BBH’s Treasury Department with cash management, interest rate swaps, liquidity activities and review settlement and swap execution arrangements.
• Support BBH’s FinTech line in designing, launching services and products in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Deliver pragmatic legal and regulatory advice, ensure compliance and minimise risk.
• Monitor regulatory developments (funding, banking) and support implementation projects.
• Engage in industry bodies and peer‑networking forums.
• Instruct, manage and coordinate external counsel and synthesize their advice.
• Develop and deliver formal training on key legal and documentary standards.
• Foster knowledge sharing and innovation within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales.
• Excellent knowledge of capital markets activities of banks and brokers.
• Knowledge of CFTC statutes, rules and regulations is helpful.
• Knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD and other fund structures advantageous.
• Prior experience on or supporting trading desks and related businesses.
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements to completion.
• Prioritisation, initiative and project delivery skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong sense of business and legal ethics.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Direct access to clients, information and experts worldwide.
• Opportunities for growth, new challenges and professional development.
• A culture of inclusion that values unique perspectives.
• High‑quality benefits emphasizing health, financial security and peace of mind.
• Flexibility to balance personal and family life.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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