Associate Legal Counsel - ESG & Investment Stewardship
Core
Associate Legal Counsel providing legal and regulatory advice on ESG requirements and investment stewardship for Vanguard's European funds and operations.
Role type
Associate Legal Counsel (ESG & Investment Stewardship)
Builds
Legal support for fund launches, maintenance, and regulatory implementation projects for ESG and Stewardship functions.
Domain
Financial Services / Asset Management / ESG Regulation
Required skills
Legal and regulatory interpretation, drafting disclosures, legal research, horizon scanning, regulatory change implementation, stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
Experience with UK and EU regulations, SRD II, Annual Stewardship Code, Pension UK template
Technologies
Legal technology, AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on ESG requirements and regulatory implementation; Review and draft periodic disclosures and sustainability reports; Support regulatory change project working groups; Conduct legal research and prepare outputs for stakeholders; Assist with horizon scanning and impact assessments; Provide day-to-day legal advice on ESG and Stewardship matters.
Seniority
Associate (2+ years PQE)
