Legal Counsel – Global Advisory

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

* Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge
* Supports a discipline or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions
* Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
* Works independently, with guidance in complex situations
* Acts as advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects
* Negotiates investment management agreements with institutional clients, incorporating input from numerous internal teams.  Reviews presented business issues related to investment advisory activities, conducts legal research and investigations, and crafts legal solutions, balancing internal and external stakeholder interests with the risks of adverse legal actions, revenue loss, or reputational damage to the entity. Issues are typically complex or without much precedent and require creative solutions.

Provides thoughtful and thorough legal analysis under tight deadlines and prioritizes competing tasks and requests.  May enlist more junior colleagues to conduct more routine assignments within large-scale matters/issues.
* Communicates and collaborates with leaders who also serve in an advisory or oversight capacity, such as compliance, risk, audit, etc., and develops the legal response/position for complex issues identified as significant risks or areas of noncompliance.  Coordinates with global colleagues on matters of broad relevance.  Reviews summaries of legal matters and due diligence activities prepared by less experienced professionals for accuracy.
* Maintains an in-depth understanding of practice or functional area products and services or specializes in a specific product or practice area. Maintains knowledge of all regulators relevant to the practice or functional areas. Advances knowledge through participation in external industry or professional events.
* Handles a portfolio of moderate to complex, often specialized, legal issues, including serving as an advisor to internal and external stakeholders, relevant to issues affecting the assigned entities.
* Provides work guidance and mentoring to other legal department colleagues.
* Law Degree from accredited School of Law and admission to the MD State Bar or other State Bar AND 3+ years of total relevant work experience
* Experience working in or for a regulated financial institution, with familiarity of related federal regulatory regimes
* The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and a proactive approach to tackling complex and multifaceted work assignments
* Attorney with in-house asset management experience and 5+ years of experience in practice area
* Experience negotiating investment management agreements for institutional and high net worth clients
* Demonstrated experience interacting with other attorneys, legal analysts and compliance groups
* Ability to interact effectively and work in partnership with a diverse group of internal and external contacts

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
Competitive compensation  Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
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