Position Overview:
This role involves supporting the Optimisation Legal Division on a wide range of regulatory, commercial, and generalist legal matters. The position requires close collaboration with Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC), as well as business teams including sales, product, and senior management. The candidate will function as a key legal partner within a globally integrated and fast-paced financial services environment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Managing and supporting a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including:
- Client and service agreements
- Information security addendums
- CCP (Central Counterparty) contracts
- Licensing, data, and confidentiality agreements
- Intragroup agreements
- Updating contracts to reflect new products, functionalities, and regulatory risks
- Drafting fee letters for bespoke commercial arrangements
- Developing and maintaining contract playbooks and sales guidance
- Collaborating with global legal teams across jurisdictions
- Supporting sales, product, and business management teams
- Assisting with broader generalist legal and regulatory matters
Eligibility:
- 4–7 years of experience in an in-house legal function
- Background in financial services and capital markets
- Strong commercial and contractual drafting expertise
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
- Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
- Service-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Application Process:
Apply through the official listing:
https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ba5092fdfdbc3b0&from=shareddesktop_copy
Job Details:
- Opportunity: Legal Counsel / In-House Legal Role (Optimisation Division)
- Stipend/Remuneration: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits (healthcare, retirement plans, learning programs, family benefits)
- Mode: Hybrid / Flexible working
- Location: London (with global team collaboration)
