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Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Group LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1.3 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and financial intermediaries in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly allsegments of the globalcapital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternativestrategies.

As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture ofinclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverselife experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

Job Description

As a member of the Legal & Compliance group, the Legal Associate will support the firm's public capital market investment activities by reviewing, negotiating, and implementing investment-related agreements and analyzing legal and commercial issues that arise in these contexts. The position also involves improving contracting processes and supporting the implementation of technology solutions, including AI tools, to enhance the efficiency of legal workflows.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, Government, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study
• 1-2 years' experience in a legal or contracting function at an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate, and experience in technology applications
• Interest in the implementation of legal technology and process design and improvement
• Good business judgement and strong collaboration skills
• A pragmatic and risk aware approach to contracting, coordination, and collaboration within the Legal team and wider business
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and communicate complex issues in a dynamic environment
• The character and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Language skills would be a positive but is not a requirement
• Qualification as a lawyer is not a requirement for consideration for the role

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Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. 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 considers all qualified applicants will receive 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 GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: