Legal Operations Specialist

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership has an immediate opening for a Legal Operations Specialist . This is a unique opportunity to join a global firm in a dynamic industry. This role will work closely with the legal team on a variety of initiatives and high impact projects across the corporate legal and fund administration space. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate cross functionally and play a critical role at the forefront of the Firm’s continued growth.

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to:

• Support corporate governance matters relating to the firm’s global entities and investment funds, including formation and maintenance activities, maintenance of corporate records and preparation of filings, consents, certificates and structure charts
• Prepare calendars, agendas, materials and minutes for board and shareholder meetings, as well as managing online board portal systems
• Support the preparation and filing of regulatory and disclosure documents, including proxy statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports, current and quarterly reports, as well as other US and non-US regulatory documents with the SEC, Central Bank of Ireland, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and other regulators, self regulatory authorities and exchanges
• Collaborate and engage with associates on teams across the firm, including senior management, as well as with outside counsel, independent auditors and other third-party service providers
• Support the legal procurement process and contract review workflows
• Support the firm’s legal budgeting process, including its external legal spend through the firm’s e-billing system
• Respond to requests for information from internal and external stakeholders relating to corporate governance
• Undertake projects and other assignments, as requested

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:

• At least two years of experience as a corporate paralegal or within the fund industry is desirable but not required
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Highly organized, strong work ethic and dedication to quality
• Ability to be productive in both a team setting and while working independently
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple on-going projects and demands
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required and experience using Workiva, ArcProspectus and Diligent (or similar) platforms is a plus

As a talent firm, we believe our greatest asset is our people. The health and safety of our associates is our highest priority.

In consideration of this core value, extensive monitoring throughout the pandemic, full examination of business and economic implications of continued COVID-19 outbreaks, and in consultation with external experts, Artisan has implemented a Vaccination Reporting, Face Coverings and Testing Policy. The policy requires all U.S. associates to report their vaccination status and produce proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise comply with face masking in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. All offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon this same condition of employment.

Associates may be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation if they cannot comply with certain elements of this policy due to a medical condition or disability, or if the provisions in this policy conflict with a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. Requests for reasonable accommodations can be initiated after a contingent offer of employment is received as part of the pre-employment screening process.

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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.