Senior Asset Management Attorney, Apac

Allspring is a leading asset management firm with close to $600 billion of assets under management, 24 offices globally, and specialized investment teams supported by more than 480 investment professionals. Allspring and our investment teams provide a broad range of differentiated products and solutions to help our diverse range of clients meet their investment objectives. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals.

With a rich and established history in the asset management industry, Allspring is now a “start-up at scale” having spun off from Wells Fargo and acquired by GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners in November 2021. The new name, Allspring Global Investments, reflects our commitment to renewal, growth, and meaningful client outcomes. With decades of trusted expertise propelling us forward, we’re a company staying true to our core investment roots while reinventing ourselves to offer today’s investors a fresh perspective

**Skills/Experience Required**:

- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice law and a member of good standing.
- 7+ year’s legal experience, with a minimum of 4 years of experience advising and working in the major asset management industries in the APAC region.
- High degree of technical expertise and knowledge under the laws of Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China and other countries in the APAC region as they relate to asset management activities, including the regulation of investment firms and establishment, operation and marketing of investment funds.
- Strong leadership skill and experience leading and supporting strategic business and Legal Department initiatives of varying scope and complexity and influencing development of best practice standards and processes.
- Strong contract analytical and drafting skills and experience managing contract lifecycle, including drafts, modifications, amendments, and renewals.
- Experience advising on legal and regulatory aspects of product development, including creation, and structuring of new products and investment strategies, providing feedback on firm responses to complex RFPs and marketing activities.
- Experience providing legal advice relating to global portfolio management, distribution, and marketing activities, including documentation of internal delegation and fee sharing arrangements.
- Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills with ability to provide practical advice relating to complex contractual and regulatory matters.
- Collegiate with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; and ability to provide constructive challenge to colleagues and partners.
- Ability to be proactive, solutions driven and flexible to changing priorities and deadlines with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated and result-oriented personality with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with mínimal supervision.

**NOTE, we can also hire someone into our Hong Kong location

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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