European Regional Regulatory Counsel

Morningstar Inc., a leading global provider of independent investment research, is looking for a experienced lawyer for the Global Regulatory Strategy and Advisory Team, Legal. The role will be primarily responsible for advising about regulatory issues that may affect Morningstar’s European operations and advising on how to proactively address them, including, in connection with new business line developments. This position directly reports to Global Head of Regulatory Strategy and Advisory, Legal.

Job responsibilities:

While not meant to be a comprehensive list of functions, principal day-to-day responsibilities of this role in Europe include:

• Advising the business on legal regulatory strategy and risk, including with respect to regulatory matters associated with strategic initiatives and new business line development.

• Advising Compliance on the management of Morningstar’s regulatory compliance responsibilities and consulting with external parties, as appropriate.

• Serving as one of Morningstar’s contacts and negotiators with European regulatory bodies.

• Advising on strategy for defending and settling any regulatory action or other related matters involving any of Morningstar’s regulated businesses.

• Assisting with formal examinations or investigations by a regulator, regulatory registrations, and written submissions in response to consultations from regulators, as necessary.

• Advising the Compliance Team in internal investigations, and development and implementation of policies, guidelines and other documents pertaining to regulatory requirements applicable to Morningstar’s regulated businesses, as necessary.

• Staying current on regulations and other changes in regulatory requirements that could impact Morningstar’s businesses.

Qualifications:

• Law degree and qualified to practice in a European Union Member State or England

• At least 6 years of financial services or securities law experience in a European Union jurisdiction or the United Kingdom

• Financial services compliance/regulatory experience required

• Experience in dealing with the European Securities and Markets Authority or Financial Conduct Authority  is expected

• Familiarity with the laws and regulations applicable to European benchmarks, ratings, investment advisory or asset management businesses is an advantage

• Must be admitted to practice law or eligible for admission to practice as in-house counsel in the jurisdiction where located

• Pragmatic and solution oriented

• Integrity and a high degree of professional ethics

• Excellent judgement and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent, clear drafting

• Ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.