ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing key support and advice to senior management and business lines in Ireland and Common Law countries in EMEA and APAC. The selected candidate would be working with the in-house Legal department and directly reporting to the Head of Legal Europe & APAC.
• Operate as primary point of contact for the business to assist with advisory and commercial matters, and strategic or mitigation risk strategies;
• Drafting, reviewing and assisting with negotiation of a broad range of specialised services agreements with clients, and commercial contracts with suppliers.
• Working closely with the Legal team and the Head of Legal on:
  • drafting and updating legal documentation, including template service agreements, intra-group agreements and outsourcing agreements and other types of commercial contracts;
  • negotiation of a broad range of specialised commercial and technology contracts with suppliers;
  • advising on substantial cross-border client transactions and managing external counsel;
  • management of legal risk and monitoring or advising on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business’ service offering;
  • ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and standards as well as Alter Domus’ standard contracting process; and
  • assist with delivery of in-person training to upskill senior management and raise awareness or flag risks on liability, regulatory and governance topics.
• Providing business support to:
  • assist with formal responses to client queries in support of operational teams;
  • advise operational teams on the legal consequences of corporate and commercial documents; and
  • acting as trusted advisor to the Group’s senior management and internal support functions.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in law, completed by postgraduate studies in corporate or commercial law;
• Three to five years relevant post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or in-house in a financial services provider;
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law, and experience within the Financial Services sector;
• Proven track-record in commercial contract negotiations within the Financial Services sector;
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; other language skills would be an asset;
• Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial, but is not essential: IP/IT (i.e. data protection, trademark and brand management), negotiation of bespoke commercial and outsourcing agreements;
• Experience in using legal technology platforms would be a distinct advantage;
• Excellent verbal communication and drafting skills;
• Excellent legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome-focussed solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values;
• Ability to represent views clearly and succinctly, and to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation; and
• Willingness and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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