Associate Corporate Counsel, Complex Securities Legal

Franklin Templeton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton in London is seeking a qualified lawyer to join the Complex Securities Legal team. The role focuses on derivatives, related documentation, and regulatory considerations across global client types.

You will draft, advise, and negotiate with premier dealers while supporting business growth and compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years PQE at a top global firm or asset manager, with strong drafting and regulatory skills and the ability to influence across business,

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience at a high-tier global law firm and/or asset manager.
• Good technical knowledge in derivatives products (cleared and/or uncleared) and related documentation.
• Experience with UK and EU regulatory frameworks is highly welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on trading documentation, including input on negotiations with top-tier dealers for various client types globally.
• Support business and stakeholders by addressing complex securities to grow the business safely and efficiently.
• Assist with regulatory developments and changes in market infrastructure and participate in industry associations.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients' success.

About The Department

Complex Securities Legal provides expertise in derivatives, repos, MSFTA products and other complex securities, their related market infrastructure, documentation and regulation. We support trading and portfolio management as well as client facing teams, operations, risk and compliance. The team covers Franklin Templeton group globally and is headed in London.

How Will You Add Value

• Support business and other stakeholders in respect of complex securities to help grow our business safely and efficiently, including for example: investment group integration, derivatives on digital assets, tokenised collateral, prime brokerage and Sharia compliant financial products.
• Work with teammates to manage and resolve issues arising in respect of Franklin Templeton's funds and other clients such as restructurings, client special requests and new products.
• Draft and advise in respect of trading documentation, including providing input on negotiations with top-tier dealers in respect of our wide array of client types globally.
• Support in respect of regulatory developments and changes in market infrastructure which will impact our business. Some involvement in industry associations.

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role

• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, able to interact with business, operations and other stakeholders.
• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience, at a high-tier global law firm and/or asset manager.
• Good technical knowledge in some derivatives products (cleared and/or uncleared), their documentation and negotiation. Knowledge in the other products listed above greatly welcomed.
• Some experience in the related UK and EU regulatory frameworks greatly welcomed.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.