NN Group
Introduction
NN Investment Partners’ Legal & Compliance department is searching for an experienced Junior Legal Counsel with a hands on mentality and proven interest in (international) contracting law. Do you combine a solid understanding of (international) contracting with the people skills necessary to act as a successful business partner? If you recognize yourself in this profile, then we might have the right position for you.
Your department and challenge
The Legal & Compliance (L&C) function of NN Investment Partners (NN IP) consists of 60+ professionals in Europe (The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Czech and Luxembourg), the United States (New York), Asia Pacific (Singapore) and Japan and is divided into 2 departments,Legal and Compliance
Team Funds & Asset Management focuses on (i) delivering legal support to the NN investment funds in The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, (ii) the negotiation of (fiduciary) asset management agreements and global fund distribution agreements, (iii) corporate affairs and (iv) Regulatory Affairs.
Team Investments Support offers legal services to the investment managers and back office departments relevant for the actual carrying out of investment transactions.
The vacancy for Junior Legal Counsel is in the Team Funds & Asset Management. The Junior Legal Counsel will work closely with colleagues of various departments within NN IP in The Hague and Luxembourg.
Draft, negotiate and advise upon various types of agreements related to the distribution of NN Funds in various jurisdictions (Europe, Asia Pacific, LatAm etc)
Represent the legal function in NN IP’s Global Distribution Approval Committee
Participate in (distribution related) projects and project teams
Liaison officer for the Legal team in Luxembourg
- Master degree in Dutch civil or notarial law
- Preferably 2-3 years of experience at a reputed company, financial institution or law firm
- Profound knowledge of contracting law
- Fluent in Dutch and English
Proactive attitude, pragmatic and hands-on mentality
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Able to operate independently and in a team