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• Participate in the preparation and provide legal review of numerous regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and other regulatory agencies/authorities for the MFS Funds and/or U.S.-registered funds advised by MFS. Gather data to determine documentation requirements, make assessments and offer suggestions as to what is required to meet requirements and deadlines. Maintain active awareness of changes in MFS, its funds, subsidiaries and clients in relation to the impact on regulatory requirements and documentation requirements. Work with outside counsel as necessary to review documentation and resolve issues related to disclosure filings.
• Develop and maintain functional policies and procedures and group resources that involve multiple departments at MFS and its affiliates. Suggest and implement improvements to these materials and regulatory processes. Work within the Legal Department, other divisions within MFS and external business partners/vendors to develop or enhance procedures that improve the quality and flow of work relating to filings and documentations in this Area. Maintain reference files and communications regarding documentation and filings. Maintain and update filing related materials or other schedules, and provide updates to various departments at MFS that require this information on a regular basis.
• Participate in specialized projects that involve multiple concerns throughout MFS, its funds and its subsidiaries. Interact with others to achieve project goals and ensure timely and efficient production. Analyze process with various departments within MFS, counterparties and clients to seek process improvements in future endeavors. Negotiate and resolve issues with concerned parties. Interact with counterparties and business partners/vendors, evaluate products and services, resolve issues with same, etc.
• Train new employees and coordinate project work so as to ensure that all departmental and regulatory deadlines are met. Mentor junior associates to facilitate their growth and development.
• Keep abreast of rules and regulations affecting fund matters as well as other investment management issues.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of four years of investment management, financial services or industry-related legal experience is preferred.
• Solid interpersonal, organizational, communication, customer-service, writing/drafting, team-working and problem-solving skills.
• Must be thorough, detail-oriented, persistent, self-motivated, and able to function with a high degree of independence and accuracy, while adhering to departmental and corporate policies and procedures.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects while meeting competing deadlines and inflexible deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees and outside parties at all organizational levels.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be able to develop proficiency in MFS proprietary systems required to perform the duties of the position.
• An aptitude for analytical work and an interest in that work.
• Understanding of the regulations, practices, procedures and controls specific to the legal function(s) supported is required.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary to keep current with work.

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• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

During the Covid pandemic, MFS Employees are currently working from home. When safe to do so and in accordance to local government guidelines, MFS will be a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of their job responsibilities, unless MFS approves an exemption as an accommodation due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Submission of an exemption request does not guarantee that an exemption will be approved or that the request can be accommodated.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email for assistance.

MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the EEO is the Law document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.