Job Description:
Institutional Shareholder Services

Location: New York, NY, US
Type: Full time
Req ID: JR_7245

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS Stoxx is hiring! ISS Stoxx is seeking a Securities Class Actions Lawyer to join our team. ISS Securities Class Action Services (SCAS), a unit of Institutional Shareholder Services, has provided services to help investors manage the securities-related class action process for more than 30 years. The critical claims filing, research, and portfolio monitoring solutions help investors recover funds from shareholder related litigation (class actions, group actions, SEC fair Funds, antitrust settlements, etc) throughout the world.

ISS’ global client base, consisting of institutional asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and high net worth wealth management firms require high quality insight and intelligence, including for to global, opt-in cases which often bring more requirements for participation (due to differing legal guidelines in various countries).

In this role, you will become the securities litigation expert in the SCAS unit and a critical member of the SCAS leadership team, providing insights into business and marketing strategy.

As a securities litigation industry expert, you will ideally bring:

• High integrity
• Excellent collaboration skills – SCAS is a closely knit team that works well together.
• Deep knowledge and working experience with securities class actions. That could be with a law firm, a 3rd party filer, a litigation funder, an institutional investor, or claims administrator.
• A genuine interest in staying current on global developments in securities class actions, group actions and opportunities for institutional investors to recover funds.
• A proactive ability to turn your industry knowledge and expertise into thought leadership and new strategic business opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills:
  • Present to clients and prospects, including in meetings, webinars and industry events, conferences etc.
  • Create and execute on written thought leadership plans, including short updates, eg on LinkedIn, longer pieces, SCAS’ Annual Studies. Some will be done on your own, some in collaboration with others within in SCAS organization and the larger ISS STOXX organization.
  • Internal with rest of SCAS Leadership Team and the broader organization.
• Good commercial business judgement.
• A JD is helpful, but not required if you have deep, relevant experience.
• Strong industry network.

You will be working on:

Client-Related

• Help assist clients and provide expertise for clients on legal matters relating to securities class actions and related shareholder litigation, including litigation in different jurisdictions around the world.
• Help present the SCAS’ product offerings to current and prospective clients with the sales and leadership team.
• Provide unbiased analysis and guidance to clients on potentially opting out of U.S. actions.
• Respond and interact with clients related to their various global opt-in litigation questions.
• Educate current and prospective clients as to the nuances of investor-related antitrust actions.
• Communicate with prospective clients as novel or complex issues in contracting arise.
• In all the above, help clients navigate the challenges that securities related litigation presents to asset managers and asset owners.
• Note: The role will provide legal guidance to our clients, but not legal advice.

Strategy-Related

• Be a member of the SCAS leadership team – participate and provide input on potential product enhancements (e.g., additional case coverage, new product offerings).
• Contribute to SCAS strategy and new initiatives.

Internal / Operational

• Work closely with the operations team in providing guidance and added content into SCAS’ Global Litigation Analysis and Jurisdictional Risk Analysis.
• Product owner and point person for SCAS’ Opt-Out Monitoring Service.
• Critical team member on special cases – adding input from a legal perspective if / when SCAS should add to its claims filing offering.
• Work with operations team in resolving claim deficiencies or rejections of significant magnitude.
• Handle with ISS Legal and sales team novel or complex issues in client contracts.

Industry / Regulators

• Liaise with law firms and litigation funders managing litigation outside the US, ensuring clients’ interests are protected.
• Liaise with government entities (e.g., the US SEC) to provide input into maximizing client recovery and together with SCAS Business Head lobby for SCAS interests.

Marketing

• In charge of thought leadership, including authoring white papers, annual reports, ISS SCAS insights, and “This Month in Securities Class Actions”; and presenting at webinars and industry conferences.
• Proactively partner on speaking opportunities of value to clients and prospects.
• Help create relevant material that will benefit clients and help reinforce SCAS’ position as a leader in the US and global securities class actions markets.

Reporting:

• This role sits within the ISS SCAS Business unit, reports to the Head of SCAS, and is part of the SCAS Leadership Team. It also works closely with SCAS Operations, Research, Sales, Marketing, and collaborates with the ISS corporate Legal Team.

This role is only being recruited in New York City.

Base salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $180,000 - $210,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.

#LI-JB1#DIRECTOR #Legal

What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Clients can access turnkey securities class-action claims management provided by Securities Class Action Services, LLC (SCAS). With close to three decades of experience, SCAS delivers a complete end-to-end global offering with offices worldwide and research and claims filing coverage in all countries supporting securities class actions and antitrust cases.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

We are proud to offer the following featured benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – multiple PPO plans to choose from

• 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match up to 9% inclusive of Safe Harbor contribution

• FSA and Commuter benefit programs

• Generous Paid Time Off (annualized minimum of 20 days vacation, 11 holidays and separate paid sick leave)

• Flexible Work & Hybrid policies may apply

• Paid Parental Leave

• Mid-town - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities. ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ISS_Careers_Accommodations@issgovernance.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

ISS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. 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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PI243137619

Apply Now