Wealth Management Advisory Attorney, Vice President at Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Drafting, Negotiation, Client Communication, Problem Solving, Securities Industry Knowledge, Litigation Experience, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development, Multi-tasking, Fast-paced Environment, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Focus, Strategic Initiatives, Employee Misconduct Investigation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Be a point of legal contact on a wide variety of legal issues arising in the Wealth Management business for broker/dealer field personnel, including call center personnel, Regional and Complex Management, Divisional, Regional and Complex Risk Officers, and Home Office personnel. Conducting legal research and drafting memos, drafting letters to clients on behalf of field management, and negotiating and drafting a variety of client-facing agreements, such as Confidentiality Agreements, Hold Harmless Agreements, and Custody Agreements. Advising on the investigation of senior financial exploitation and diminished capacity issues, reviewing and advising on instances of potential employee misconduct, advising broker/dealer field and Home Office personnel on relevant law and regulatory policy, such as FINRA and SEC rules, as well as on unique transactions and strategic initiatives, assisting Compliance and Operations in the drafting and development of Firm policies and procedures, negotiating and drafting modifications to Firm documents and forms, and handling special projects as needed. Must possess a JD. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong problem-solving skills. Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have experience in a multi-disciplinary background. Prior Securities Industry experience and litigation experience a plus. At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $108,000.00 and $185,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Serve as a legal contact for various issues in the Wealth Management business, providing legal advice and drafting necessary documents. Engage in legal research, negotiate agreements, and assist in compliance and operations.