Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking an Interim Wealth Services Counsel for the next 6+ months.
Overview: We are seeking an interim counsel to assist with assessing wealth proposals, trust creation, structures and powers, etc.
Company: International banking institution.
Experience: 6+ years of experience with wealth products and their applicable regulations within a major banking institution or law firm.
Location: Remote
Responsibilities Include:
- Objectively evaluate Wealth Client Segments proposals based on an assessment of applicable laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate.
- Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis.
- Work with their counterparts and other key stakeholders to develop best practices across teams and in connection with various initiatives, queries and regulatory implementation/review processes.
- Participate in Wealth planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and contribute to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with Compliance & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate.
- Monitor management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm';s reputation and safeguarding the company, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications Include:
- 6+ years at a major international bank, a large law firm and/or a regulatory authority.
- Experience within a law firm or in-house with Wealth products and applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of T&E law with experience understand trust relationships, structures and powers, trust creation, documentation and succession.
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
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