Commercial Counsel - Financial Services

Michael Page Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a skilled Commercial Counsel to join their legal team. The successful candidate will engage in drafting agreements, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance within the financial sector. This hybrid role offers an excellent salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare

Support for professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years PQE required.
• Experience with laws and regulations in financial services.
• Proven ability to draft complex legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide clear legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on their impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation

Collaborative work

Education

Solicitor qualification in England and Wales

Job description

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Counsel to join a reputable financial services organisation in London. Operating on a hybrid working basis, you will join a team of highly skilled lawyers working on a broad variety of matters in-house.

Client Details

Our client is an international investment bank with a strong global presence across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Known for it's deep expertise in equity and fixed income markets, the firm provides a range of services including research, sales and trading, capital markets, and M&A advisory with clients spanning institutional investors, corporations, and governments. The organisation combines a disciplined, relationship-driven approach and is particularly respected for their thought leadership and strong governance.

Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements
• Provide clear and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations within the financial services sector.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on their impact on the organisation.
• Manage external legal counsel relationships as needed.
• Assist in resolving legal disputes and mitigating potential risks if needed.
• Support the legal department in the development of policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on legal matters.

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

• A qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales.
• 2 - 5 PQE
• Ideally bringing experience with applicable laws and regulations in financial services.
• Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex legal agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum depending on experience
• Bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package, including pension and healthcare.
• Support for professional development and career progression.
• A central London location with excellent transport links.

If you are a skilled Legal Counsel seeking an engaging role in London within the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply today!