Global Discovery Counsel Associate

Morgan Stanley's Global Regulatory Relations Group (GRRG) is seeking a Global Discovery Counsel Associate. This team is responsible for strategic and centralized management of the supervisory activities of Morgan Stanley's regulators and related developments globally, with a focus on regulatory reviews and examinations and continuous monitoring activities. GRRG serves as the central point of contact for the regulatory staff responsible for supervisory activities at Morgan Stanley entities and for timely reporting to Firm management and other governance or management bodies, as appropriate, on those relationships and supervisory processes, including areas of significant regulatory focus or concern.

The Global Compliance Department identifies applicable Compliance Obligations and maintains a Firmwide Compliance Risk management program, including Compliance Risks that transcend business lines, legal entities, and jurisdictions of operation.

In the Legal and Compliance Division (LCD) we provide a wide range of services for our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transaction; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program or defuse an investor dispute. They preserve the firm's invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the firm's businesses. 
 
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. 

What you will do in the role:

• The GDC Associate will be part of a team of legal professionals supporting Litigation and others in LCD in connection with discovery, data preservation and data governance in support of the Firm's discovery and record keeping obligations.

• Coordination with global teams including Business Units, Litigation, Technology, and Management to gather information and respond to ad hoc questions.

• Coordination with external parties such as Outside Counsel and Vendors

• Reporting to stakeholders relating to personal device matters, records disposition projects, vendor issues and projects involving electronic communications.

• Interaction and coordination within LCD to ensure appropriate execution of the Firm's enterprise-wide initiatives and programs.

• Provides operational support for evolving programs and special projects.

What you will bring to the role:

• Graduate or post-graduate

• 3+ years of experience

• Solid track record working in a professional environment

• Basic understanding of legal documents and legal terminology

• Basic understanding of US Law and procedure

• Comfortable with technology and can learn new technical systems and programs.

• Open to learning different Artificial Intelligence tools and workflows

• Knowledge of other reporting tools, e.g., BOXI an added advantage

• Team player who is very detail-oriented and can successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills - ability to effectively correspond with various groups and senior professionals over email and the telephone

• Ability to anticipate and escalate issues as appropriate

• Strong pragmatic and analytical skills - candidate needs to be able to connect the dots and consistently apply sound judgment

• Must be able to maintain a high level of organization under pressure

• Completes daily tasks or projects with little need for direct supervision

• Successfully meets established deadlines - displays efficient time management skills

• Possess the ability to research and resolve issues independently

• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across regions and Business Units

• Can effectively handle a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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.

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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.