Associate Attorney

NACBA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their London Legal Department. The role involves negotiating contracts, conducting regulatory analysis, and collaborating with various teams on legal matters related to exchange trading and clearing. Candidates should have experience in regulation and a strong willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• English qualified lawyer (NQ - 2/3 PQE) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in regulation related to exchange trading and clearing is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft contractual arrangements and regulatory documents.
• Perform regulatory analysis and support investigations.
• Participate in product launches and assist with data protection projects.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Contract negotiation

Drafting skills

Independence in decision making

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Qualified lawyer (English law)

Job description

Job Purpose

A qualified lawyer is sought to join the London Legal Department which supports a wide range of entities and areas within the Intercontinental Exchange group, including in particular ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (recognised investment exchanges) and ICE Clear Europe Limited (a recognised clearing house and central counterparty). As well as driving projects, the Legal Department provides assistance to the Regulation and Compliance, Treasury, Membership, Finance, and product development teams.


Responsibilities

• To assist in the negotiation and/or drafting of contractual arrangements, licensing structures, exchange and clearing house rules
• To carry out regulatory analysis and research across a range of matters
• To assist with investigations and enforcement cases
• To participate in various projects, including product launches and development
• To assist with data protection/ privacy projects
• To support various departments in a UK and cross-jurisdictional context
• To bolster the team's knowledge of legal developments and trends

Knowledge and Experience

• English qualified lawyer (NQ - 2/3PQE); the role is open to candidates qualified in a different jurisdiction
• Good attitude and keenness to learn and work with a variety of teams
• Experience and willingness to work and make decisions independently on routine legal matters
• Experience in regulation that specifically touches exchange trading and clearing like MiFID, EMIR and REMIT is desirable
• Experience in banking/finance/treasury and/or in the provision of regulatory advice is desirable
• Experience in the derivatives industry (including commodities and financial) and trading is desirable
• Experience of working in-house in a highly regulated environment is desirable