Details:
- Salary: £100,000 - 150,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Position: Group Legal Counsel, Commercial & Regulatory
Sector: Financial Services
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days office based)
Salary Guide: £100,000 - £1500,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits
Our client, operating within the regulatory compliance, fin-tech, and brokerage sectors, is in search of a qualified In-House Solicitor as Group Legal Counsel. They require expertise in institutional brokerage, particularly in regulatory and commercial matters to join their global team to handle work based in the UK and Internationally. The role is offered on a hybrid basis (2 days a week office based) and salary up to £150k per annum, plus bonus and benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Review, advise, and handle legal and regulatory projects and matters for the company and external clients.
Draft, review, negotiate and manage a variety of contracts which would include business partnership agreements, terms of business, NDA's, services agreements, outsource agreements and technology contracts.
Assist clients in identifying and mitigating legal/regulatory risks and ensuring compliance with domestic and international laws and regulations.
Develop and maintain essential documentation such policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks, and regulatory reports.
Liaise with external parties, including regulators, external counsel, auditors, partners, and contractors.Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with a minimum of 6 years PQE
Background within institutional brokerage is essential.
Experience in the UK financial services industry, particularly in asset management, securities brokerage, FX/CFD, or Crypto.
In-depth knowledge of UK/EU legislation and regulations
International/multi-country experience would be desirable.
Proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient with strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Effective planning, multitasking, able to working in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
Strong academicsHow to Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at chris.ewles @(url removed)
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