Legal and Compliance Counsel (Spanish Speaking)

ATFX Connect; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Spanish-speaking lawyer to support its institutional FX business. The ideal candidate will advise on legal and regulatory matters, draft and negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance across various jurisdictions. Candidates should have a law qualification, fluency in Spanish and English, and 3-5 years of experience in financial services law. The role includes collaboration with compliance teams and managing complex legal risks.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial services law focusing on institutional FX.
• Strong understanding of institutional trading structures and ISDA documentation.
• Experience with cross-border institutional transactions and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting institutional FX trading.
• Draft, review, and negotiate institutional agreements and contracts.
• Support onboarding processes for institutional clients ensuring AML / KYC compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and trading teams to mitigate legal risks.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with admission to practice law

Job description

ATFX is seeking an experienced, Spanish-speaking lawyer to support our institutional FX business. You’ll advise on legal and regulatory matters, draft and negotiate institutional agreements, and ensure compliance across cross-border operations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting institutional FX trading, including MiFID II, EMIR, and ESMA requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate institutional agreements, ISDA documentation, prime brokerage contracts, and liquidity provider arrangements.
• Support onboarding processes for institutional clients, ensuring AML / KYC compliance and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions and assess impact on institutional operations.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and trading teams to mitigate legal risks in high-value transactions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory authorities for complex cross-border matters.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial services law, focusing on institutional FX, derivatives, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of institutional trading structures, ISDA documentation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cross-border institutional transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with prime brokerage and liquidity arrangements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

We offer an exciting career opportunity and competitive remuneration to the successful candidate. Please send us your detailed resume with current and expected salary by clicking “Apply Now” All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for the recruitment purposes.