Intern, Legal APAC

About Us

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.

About the Role The Position:

The Intern will be joining the APAC Legal Team for a six months' internship program, starting from June 2024. The position offers an invaluable opportunity for the Intern to learn the business of a leading global asset management firm in the financial industry as well as gain a first-hand experience on the in-house legal function. The Intern will be based in Hong Kong working in collaboration with legal counsel, associates and administrative staff of the APAC Legal Team as well as within the global Legal & Enterprise Risk department. The Intern will participate in both ongoing initiatives and new short-term projects, in relation to financial regulatory developments, corporate governance, and contractual documentation and be welcomed to contribute ideas for improving our process as a member of the team. The Intern will enjoy a close working relationship with various business lines in the company, including Client Group, Compliance, Trading and Operations in providing client documentation, researching internal information, and researching regulatory requirements. Responsibilities:

We are seeking one Intern for this role; Responsibilities include, most recently:

• Client and corporate related document review and production
• Legal & regulatory research
• Database population & document management
• Gap analysis
• Record retention
• Signature coordination
• Drafting internal procedures

Qualifications: Qualifications/Attributes The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Economics, Finance or related field is preferred. Applicants should be in their penultimate year of study.
• Demonstrated accomplishments in academics, community service, and/or extracurricular activities.
• Highest ethical standards and integrity
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• An eagerness to learn, and interest in financial markets and financial regulations
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritize ongoing and time sensitive goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, fluency in Asian language skills (e.g. Mandarin, Japanese or Korean) is advantageous
• Students must have Hong Kong work authorization to be considered for the role.

Interested students should apply by clicking "Apply Now" and include the following documents with their application:

• CV stating their work authorization in Hong Kong
• Statement of interest (1 page, indicating why you are interested in this role at Wellington, and your availability for a 6 months' internship starting from June/July 2024)
• Year of graduation
• Latest Academic Transcript (Official or Unofficial)

Interview Process:

Candidates will be notified of their application status via email after the application deadline. If selected to continue, first round phone screens will be scheduled with interviews after. 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.

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