Legal - Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs (Dublin)

KBRA

Aug 16

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Legal
Dublin

Requirements

Will be qualified and admitted to the roll of solicitors or authorised to practice as a barrister in Ireland or England
Have a minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience
Possess a strong background in regulatory affairs
Governmental affairs experience is most helpful
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Writing samples may be requested
Possess strong research, analysis, and organisational skills with particular focus on attention to detail
Have knowledge of securities laws and experience working in highly regulated environments

Responsibilities

As an Assistant General Counsel, your responsibilities will focus on regulatory affairs in multiple jurisdictions, and you will liaise with outside counsel and regulators on behalf of KBRA regarding registration and requirements to do business, preparing registration documents, and responding to regulatory requests. You will also conduct research on credit rating agency regulation across many jurisdictions and advise internal stakeholders on regulatory developments.
Regulatory Framework: You will gain familiarity with the regulatory framework, laws and regulations applicable to credit rating agencies and how regulations affect all aspects of KBRA. You will monitor regulatory developments and advise KBRA's employees about the applicability of regulations on KBRA's day-to-day work and strategic objectives.
Compliance: You will collaborate with the Compliance Department on discrete and ongoing matters before KBRA's regulators, including examinations, submissions to regulators, special projects, and various requests.
Data Privacy/Cybersecurity: You will gain familiarity with data privacy laws of jurisdictions in which KBRA operates as well as collaborate with the Information Security team on best practices in all jurisdictions.
Regulatory Defense: You may collect and review documents, liaise with outside counsel, draft and review internal and external memoranda and documents, conduct legal research and potentially prepare for and participate in regulatory audits and investigations. You may also work closely with senior members of KBRA's analytic teams and Technology Department in this context.
Corporate Governance: You may participate in regular meetings with KBRA's board of directors and assist with preparation of materials for KBRA's board of directors.
Engagement Letters/Business Development: You may become familiar with and support review of engagement letters across all sectors in which KBRA issues ratings, including structured finance, project finance, financial institutions. You will serve as a resource for Business Development with respect to questions that arise during the client engagement process.
Contracts: You may contribute to the review and negotiation of subscription agreements with clients across various product offerings; vendor agreements for various types of services and products; all other types of contracts to which KBRA may be a party.

FAQs

What is the position title for this job?

The position title is Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Dublin, Ireland.

What is the main focus of the Assistant General Counsel's role?

The main focus of the Assistant General Counsel's role is on regulatory affairs in multiple jurisdictions.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience is required for this position.

What qualifications must candidates possess?

Candidates must be qualified and admitted to the roll of solicitors or authorized to practice as a barrister in Ireland or England.

Will candidates be required to engage with regulators?

Yes, candidates will liaise with outside counsel and regulators on behalf of KBRA regarding registration and regulatory requirements.

Is knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity relevant to this role?

Yes, familiarity with data privacy laws and collaboration with the Information Security team on best practices is relevant to this role.

What types of contracts may the Assistant General Counsel review?

The Assistant General Counsel may review engagement letters, subscription agreements, vendor agreements, and other types of contracts to which KBRA may be a party.

What kind of team will the Assistant General Counsel be working with?

The Assistant General Counsel will work closely with other members of the Legal Department as well as with analysts, compliance, finance, technology, and senior management.

Does KBRA encourage diversity in its hiring process?

Yes, KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to various factors including race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

KBRA

We're a global rating agency providing transparent, timely credit ratings and research through an innovative approach.

Finance

Industry

501-1000

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Mission & Purpose

KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings. KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research. KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.