# Assistant General Counsel – ESG [Neuberger Berman](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/neuberger-berman.md) · London · United Kingdom · [In-house Legal](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/in-house-legal.md) Neuberger Berman is hiring a Assistant General Counsel – ESG in London. Posted 2026-07-08; applications close 2026-09-06. **Apply**: https://nb.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/NBCareers/job/London/Assistant-General-Counsel---ESG_R0012349 Posted 3d ago. ## Role details ## About Neuberger Neuberger was founded in 1939 to deliver compelling investment results for clients over the long term. This remains our singular purpose today, driven by a culture rooted in deep fundamental research, the pursuit of investment insight, and continuous innovation on behalf of clients, facilitated by the free exchange of ideas across the organization. As a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long-term interests of our clients. We have no external parent or public shareholders to serve, nor other lines of business to distract us from our core mission. With our employees and their families invested alongside our clients—plus 100% of employee deferred cash compensation directly linked to team and firm strategies—we are truly in this together. From offices in 40 cities worldwide, Neuberger manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity, and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors, and individual investors worldwide. With more than 700 investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees in total, Neuberger has built a diverse team united in commitment to client outcomes and investment excellence. Our culture has afforded us enviable retention rates among senior investment staff and has earned us citations in the top-ranked firms (among those with 1,000 or more employees) in the Pensions & Investments “Best Places to Work in Money Management” survey each year since 2013. For more information, please visit our website at www.neuberger.com. ## Position Overview Neuberger Berman is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to assist the EMEA legal team in providing general corporate and investment management support on legal matters, with a particular focus on ESG rules and regulations for Neuberger Berman, EMEA. As a global business, the role will involve liaising with Legal and Compliance colleagues in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan as needed. The legal function sits within the Legal and Compliance team, assisting the business and other support and control units on all legal and compliance-related matters. In addition to the focus on ESG matters, the role will interact with the EMEA Client Coverage teams to help implement distribution strategies and establish commercial relationships with intermediaries; sales staff, portfolio managers, and client service teams on new client and day-to-day asset management issues; and compliance, risk, internal audit, and finance teams on all operations. ### Primary Responsibilities - Advising the business and coordinating with working groups on the impact and implementation of new laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions (in particular regarding ESG). - Working with the ESG team on updates to internal compliance with ESG legislation. - Ensuring ESG-related rules, disclosures, and disclaimers are properly incorporated into legal documentation. - Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of legal documentation focusing on, but not limited to, distribution agreements, IMAs, rebate agreements, confidentiality agreements, and side-letters. - Reviewing and drafting bespoke legal-related RFP or marketing questions. - Liaising with outside counsel as appropriate and necessary to assist with legal agreements. ## Key Requirements / Qualifications - Up to 2 years PQE - Demonstrable legal experience from in-house and/or private practice - Familiarity with ESG-related legislation (SFDR, TCFD, and ancillary ESG legislation) and a keen desire to become an “ESG expert” in the legal field - Familiarity with fund structures (e.g., UCITS, SICAV, Master-Feeder, US Mutual funds), fund domiciles (Ireland, Luxembourg, Cayman, US), and segregated accounts - Familiarity with upcoming legislative changes - Adaptable individual with a team-oriented approach to work in a dynamic environment - High-quality drafting and research skills - Excellent organizational skills ## Who You Are - Excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal), and negotiation skills - Strict attention to detail - Ability to spot and solve problems - Ability to learn quickly and work independently - Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate confidently with external clients and senior stakeholders - Keen interest in the evolving financial services and privacy regulatory landscape and working knowledge of existing regulations - A team player with a broader interest in participating in Neuberger Berman culture and firm-wide initiatives #LI-NM1 #LI-Hybrid Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. _Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact onlineaccommodations@nb.com._ _Learn about the _Applicant Privacy Notice_._ ## Applying to this role This Assistant General Counsel – ESG role at Neuberger Berman runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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