Legal Associate

Join to apply for the Legal Associate role at Wellington Management . About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets... About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and growth-oriented Legal Associate to join our APAC Legal team... Key Responsibilities Client Platform Legal Support Advise on regulatory issues, such as licensing and regulatory change that impact the firm or our clients across APAC jurisdictions in coordination with Compliance. Review and negotiate Investment Management Agreements, distribution agreements, and other agreements relevant to our Client Platform. Public Markets & Trading Legal Support Advise on regulatory issues, such as regulatory reporting and market access requirements, in coordination with Compliance.Support legal aspects of capital markets transactions across various asset classes, including documentation and negotiation. Cross-Functional Collaboration and General Legal Support Develop working knowledge of our business. Monitor regulatory developments across APAC jurisdictions and assess their impact on business operations. Work closely with other members of the Global Legal team and with Compliance, Business, and Operations teams. Manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities in a highly organized and precise manner. Flexibly adapt to evolving needs by developing new skills and assuming additional responsibilities. Provide other legal support as needed from our team, including potentially general corporate work or ad hoc matters as assigned. Qualifications Law degree from a recognized institution; qualified lawyer preferred. 5+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a law firm or in-house. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable track record of achievement, capacity for differentiated thinking, strong work ethic, applying good judgment, and willingness to work with others. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Experience with contract negotiation and analysis of regulatory issues; experience with cross-border legal issues preferred. Basic understanding of financial services regulation, particularly in asset management or investment advisory preferred. Fluent in English, both oral and written. Location: Singapore. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term. #J-18808-Ljbffr