About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millenniums mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

The Legal Department provides legal advice and guidance to the Firm globally regarding all aspects of the Firms business and operations and manages the legal aspects of all Firm initiatives and manages numerous legally-intensive projects. The Legal Department oversees the Firms relationships with its external legal advisors globally.

What You'll Do

This is a maternity cover role supporting the global legal team of a large global hedge fund. The candidate will gain significant exposure to the complex legal, governance and regulatory framework of asset management and will provide support for a range of work encompassing technology and other contracts around the globe. The candidates key focus will be to provide support on all phases of contract negotiation, execution and management, in combination with providing support on other projects within the legal team. The role involves close, ongoing interaction with various parts of the business. The nature of the work is highly dynamic, interactive, and collegial. This will be a 7 month Fixed Term Contract.

Assist in all phases of the contract life-cycle, including initial review, negotiation and execution
Provide support on various data protection issues in Asian jurisdictions
Provide support on broader, inter-jurisdictional projects and assist in project management
Review and draft NDAs
Provide support on due diligence reviews

What You Bring

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Energetic and dynamic self-starter, intellectually curious
Detail-oriented; demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work
A true team-player, able to work closely with colleagues
Excellent analytical skills and judgment
Strong interpersonal and client-service skills
Experience working in a legal or financial services organization
Strong technical proficiency with web applications and MS Office
Experience working in or with a financial services organisation
Able to prioritize in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment
Performs well under time pressure