Legal Counsel

Jump Trading; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in London is seeking an experienced Derivatives Lawyer to provide legal advice and negotiate agreements on derivatives transactions. The candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of derivatives regulations. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance

Group Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Substantial knowledge in ISDA documentation and other trading agreements.
• Experience with energy and physical commodities transactions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and provide legal advice on derivatives transactions.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Identify potential regulatory issues and mitigate risks.

Skills

Solicitor or equivalent European legal qualifications

Negotiating trading-related documentation

Knowledge of derivatives regulations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incentivising collaboration.

We are seeking an experienced Derivatives Lawyer to join our global legal team. You will collaborate with the firm to negotiate and provide legal advice with respect to derivatives transactions and other trading‑related matters. You will work on a variety of transactions which include commodities transactions, prime broker agreements and other broker relationship additions. You will meet the ongoing legal services and counselling needs of our diverse trading firm. Areas of responsibility will include reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, corporate structure and governance support and regulatory advice for new business initiatives and other corporate legal matters.

This role will be based in our London Office with the expectation of being onsite.

Jump Trading Group provides the opportunity to innovate with and counsel business partners on issues involving the latest financial products and technologies. No two days at Jump are ever the same, creating an intellectually stimulating, exciting and fast‑paced environment that enables you to take initiative to learn and develop your skills constantly while creating value for the firm. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with business teams and provide guidance on a wide range of legal issues.

You will need to be well versed in derivatives and regulatory matters, have strong attention to detail, be intellectually curious and resourceful and have excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across offices and departments. You also must be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, to global team members, department heads, senior management and external parties.

What You’ll Do

• Work with our business development, trading, treasury and clearing teams to assess the needs of the firm, advise internal constituents and take the lead on negotiations with derivatives counterparties in all asset classes as well as work on other trading‑related agreements.
• Counsel business units on contract strategy, including explaining contractual risks and obligations while suggesting strategies and alternatives and negotiating contracts.
• Identify potential regulatory issues relating to derivatives trading and work with compliance, other internal stakeholders and outside counsel to mitigate risks.
• Work closely with global legal team members and support business initiatives across time zones.
• Assist on internal legal department projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You’ll Need

• Solicitor or equivalent European legal qualifications.
• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Substantial knowledge regarding and substantial experience negotiating trading‑related documentation with a focus on ISDA documentation, prime brokerage agreements, futures and OTC clearing agreements, repurchase agreements and electronic trading agreements.
• Working knowledge of regulations related to derivatives and trading (EMIR, MiFID II and other international regulations).
• Experience with energy and physical commodities transactions.
• Experience working on derivatives transactions in the Asia Pacific region.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subjects and business areas quickly.
• Aptitude for easily explaining complex legal issues to business partners.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in fast‑paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
• Prior in‑house experience, including at a financial services firm, is a plus.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Benefits

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1