Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services business in Slough is seeking a solicitor with strong experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts. You will advise on derivatives documentation and manage supplier agreements. The ideal candidate should have 2–5 years PQE, be organised, and work well in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and employee benefits including 25 days' holiday and gym discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Employee Ownership Trust

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial services client on-boarding processes.
• Skilled in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of derivatives documentation and related credit processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts.
• Advise on derivatives documentation and related processes.
• Manage counterparty and supplier agreements.

Skills

Client on-boarding processes

Negotiating English-law commercial contracts

Derivatives documentation

Organisational skills

Proactive work ethic

Portuguese/Spanish language skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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We’re working with a fast-growing, employee-owned financial services business operating globally in the OTC derivatives and commodities markets. With offices in key international hubs, they pride themselves on delivering tailored, high-quality solutions for their clients while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

The Role

This is a broad in-house position supporting the business with:

• Drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, terms of business, services agreements, and security documentation.
• Advising on derivatives documentation (including ISDA) and related credit processes.
• Managing counterparty and supplier agreements, including broker and data licensing arrangements.
• Overseeing contract lifecycle management and maintaining a centralised contracts repository.
• Providing company secretarial support and general legal advice across the business.

About You

• Strong experience with client on-boarding processes and documentation in financial services.
• Skilled in negotiating and drafting English-law commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of derivatives documentation and related credit processes.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Likely to be a UK-qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE, but backgrounds outside this range will be considered.
• Bonus points for cross-border experience, company secretarial knowledge, and Portuguese/Spanish language skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.
• Participation in an Employee Ownership Trust with potential for tax-free cash bonuses.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, volunteering leave, and professional development support.
• Pension scheme, salary sacrifice options, gym discounts, and more.

Part-time/4 days will be available for the right candidate.

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