Regional Counsel

Responsibilities:

While not meant to be a comprehensive list of functions, principal day-to-day responsibilities of this role in North America include:

• Advising the business on regulatory strategy and risk, including with respect to regulatory matters associated with strategic initiatives, artificial intelligence, and new business line development.

• Advising Compliance on the management of Morningstar’s regulatory compliance responsibilities and consulting with external parties, as appropriate.

• Serving as one of Morningstar’s contacts and negotiators with regulatory bodies and government agencies.

• Advising on strategy for defending and settling any regulatory action or other related matters involving any of Morningstar’s regulated businesses.

• Assisting with formal examinations or investigations by a regulator, regulatory registrations, and written submissions in response to consultations from regulators, as necessary.

• Advising the Compliance Team in internal investigations, and development and implementation of policies, guidelines and other documents pertaining to regulatory requirements applicable to Morningstar’s regulated businesses, as necessary.

• Staying current on regulations and other changes in regulatory requirements that could impact Morningstar’s businesses.

Qualifications:

• Law degree and qualified to practice in New York or Illinois, or other relevant US State

• At least 5 years of financial services or securities law experience in a North American jurisdiction

• Structured finance transactional experience, credit rating experience, or other financial services compliance/regulatory experience required

• Experience in dealing with regulators is an advantage

• Proficiency with artificial intelligence is required

• Investment advisor and asset management regulatory experience is beneficial

Must be admitted to practice law or eligible for admission to practice as in-house counsel in the jurisdiction where located

• Integrity and a high degree of professional ethics

• Excellent judgement and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent, clear drafting

• Ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

Financial Health

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

Stock Ownership Potential

Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

Physical Health

Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

Emotional Health

Trust-Based Time Off

6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave

Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

Social Health

Charitable Matching Gifts program

Dollars for Doers volunteer program

Paid volunteering days

15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

$147,550.00-226,233.33

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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