Commercial Lawyer

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an English-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience, ideally within the investment banking sector. The role involves negotiating various agreements and providing legal advice, emphasizing collaboration with internal stakeholders. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Ideally experience in financial services or investment banking.
• Good academic background.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements.
• Providing legal advice on business matters and compliance.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and managing legal queries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

English law qualification

Job description

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Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

A list of the main duties and expected outcomes of the role:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial and financial agreements. This includes but is not limited to broker agreements, mission sharing and netting agreements, terms of business, confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, placing agreements, intra-group agreements, bank guarantees, clearing, custody and collateral agreements, IT and marketing agreements.
• Providing proactive and pragmatic legal advice on a variety of business matters, helping drive commercial decisions while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring that all contracts and agreements are aligned with current industry standards, applicable laws, and internal policies. Supporting the business in identifying and addressing potential legal risks in transactions, including regulatory risks and compliance requirements.
• Periodically advising on corporate projects, which may include new offices, reorganizations, and joint ventures.
• Collaborating with key internal stakeholders (including senior management, finance, operations, and compliance teams) and external service providers to ensure all legal queries and documentation reflect the business objectives and comply with relevant regulatory requirements and laws. Communicating complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-legal colleagues.

Qualifications

Skills / experience required:

• English-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally with exposure to financial services and/or the investment banking sector. Would also suit a foreign commonwealth lawyer of equivalent qualification.
• Experience in working in-house or private practice will be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The candidate will be required to interact with various business units, including front and back office teams. An ability to build rapport, influence decisions, and provide clear legal guidance to stakeholders at all levels is critical.
• Good academics required.
• Shares knowledge/experience with the team.
• Good reporting skills / confidence to clarify instructions.

Personal Attributes

• The department operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where priorities can shift quickly.
• The successful candidate must be able to prioritize competing demands effectively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain focus under pressure.
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay organized is crucial to success in this role.
• The candidate will be exposed to matters of strategic importance to the firm and the wider Group, so discretion, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.

Working effectively:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also being a team player in a collaborative environment. Willing to take initiative and drive projects forward.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset, able to quickly grasp new areas of law or business processes as needed. The candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity and have the ability to take ownership of issues, driving solutions to successful outcomes.
• Confident to tackle a wide range of issues.
• Takes ownership of requirements/issues and ensures they are resolved to meet objectives.
• Very organized and responsive.

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