Corporate Counsel, Complex Securities Legal

Franklin Templeton; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Franklin Templeton in London seeks a senior legal professional specialising in complex securities to support our funds and client activities. You will advise on derivatives, collateral arrangements, and related market structure while partnering with global teams to navigate regulatory changes and ensure compliant, efficient outcomes.

The role requires PQE in England & Wales with a track record at a top-tier firm or asset manager, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interact with

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with admitted post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 5 years PQE at a top-tier law firm or asset manager.
• Strong expertise in derivatives, documentation and market structure.
• Solid understanding of UK and EU regulatory frameworks; US knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Advise business and stakeholders on complex securities, supporting growth with risk controls.
• Manage restructurings, client requests, and new product developments.
• Lead negotiations with top-tier dealers across global client types.
• Provide input on regulatory developments and market infrastructure changes; engage with industry associations.

Connaissances

Commercial mindset

Solutions-oriented

Stakeholder management

Derivatives knowledge

UK regulatory knowledge

US regulatory knowledge

Formation

England & Wales qualified lawyer

New York qualification (preferred)

Description du poste

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 You Will Add Value

• Advise 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.
• Manage and resolve issues arising in respect of Franklin Templeton’s funds and other clients such as restructurings, client special requests and new products.
• Manage and provide expert input on negotiations with top-tier dealers in respect of our wide array of client types globally.
• Advise on regulatory developments and changes in market infrastructure which will impact our business. 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. New York qualification a significant plus.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience, including at a high tier global law firm and/or asset manager, ideally both.
• Technical expertise in derivatives: products (cleared and uncleared), documentation, negotiation and market structure. Expertise in the other products listed above greatly welcomed.
• Good understanding of the related UK and EU regulatory frameworks a strong plus US regulatory knowledge also welcome.

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.