Financial Services Commercial & Regulatory Lawyer - 3 month FTC

Jameson Legal.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Financial Services Commercial & Regulatory Lawyer for a 3-month assignment with a top financial institution in London. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years' PQE in financial services, with experience in drafting commercial contracts and advising on MiFID II. This role offers a hybrid work policy, requiring presence in the London office 2 days a week.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years' PQE in financial services commercial contract & regulatory matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Confidence to liaise with front office and sales team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory issues related to MiFID II.
• Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with GC and legal team.

Skills

Financial services regulatory advice

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

We are currently working closely with a market leaking ALSP, that is looking to speak with Financial Services Commercial & Regulatory Lawyer upwards of 8 years' PQE, who will be available for a 3 month assignment with a leading financial institutions in-house legal team. The assignment is due to start imminently, and will follow a hybrid work style.

The successful individual can expect to be involved in leading and supporting on a range of Commercial & Regulatory matters to include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including: Terms of business, Broker/dealer agreements, Research pricing agreements, IT and infrastructure contracts.
• Advising on financial services regulatory issues, particularly those related to MiFID II
• Acting as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, especially front-office and sales teams
• Working closely with the GC and senior legal team members, while independently managing your own workload.

The company operates a hybrid working policy, with 2 days a week spent in their London office.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Upwards of 8 years' PQE specialising in a range of FS commercial contract & regulatory matters.
• A self-starter that's able to work independently where required.
• Someone with confidence to liaise with the front office and sales team.
• The ability to be in the London office 2 days a week.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.