Legal Counsel

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their capital markets team. The role involves managing trading documents such as ISDA and GMSLA, along with leading projects in structured products. Candidates should have 3-5 years' PQE and be common law qualified. This position offers exposure to the front office and a dynamic work environment with a strong record of career advancement. Apply promptly for consideration as the hiring process will be swift.

Benefits

Fantastic work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in capital markets or structured products.
• Experience with ISDA, GMSLA, and prime brokerage documents.
• Ability to work in a collaborative in-house environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of trading documentation.
• Lead projects around structuring in capital markets.
• Engage directly with front office teams.

Skills

Strong grounding in derivative work

Interest in regulatory environment

Team collaboration

Education

Common law qualified

Job description

Legal Counsel

Specialisms : In-house Legal Jobs

• London
• £120-130,000
• Job type : Permanent
• Sector : Banking, Financial Services
• Job reference : TGB / 43371

Apply for this job

My client is a multifaceted financial services firm looking at add a new lawyer to their team. The business is well established and continuing to grow so it’s a great time to join them.

The role sits within the capital markets business and they have a need more senior Lawyer in the 3-5 PQE lawyer.

The role will cover a variety of trading docs from ISDA, GMSLA, prime brokerage etc. but will also lead on a few more specific projects around structuring etc.

The team works really closely with the business and you’ll get a lot of exposure to front office and the chance to really develop and shine.

They have a great record of advancing people and the work will be varied and super interesting.

They need someone with a strong grounding in derivative / capital markets / structure products work who is really interested in working as part of a collaborative team in an in house environment.

They would also ideally want you to demonstrate an appreciation for the regulatory environment as well.

They offer a fantastic environment to work, a team that is really well regarded and a company that is not just growing but absolutely thriving so can offer a great place to have a career.

We know the business, team and manager really well having placed many people with them as they have grown and they are a fantastic company to work for.

Sponsorship isn’t available and they need applicants to be common law qualified.

Please submit your CV ASAP for consideration as the client will move quickly.

EEO Statement

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.