Legal Counsel Asset Servicing

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Banking Group is seeking a Legal Counsel for their Global Asset Servicing business in London or Manchester. The role involves drafting contracts, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with business colleagues on new technologies. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with experience in financial services, particularly in fund management or custody. The bank offers flexible working arrangements with various on-site benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

On-site benefits and amenities

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer licensed to practice in England & Wales.
• Experience in financial services, fund management, or custody.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Support implementation of new technologies and strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Our client is a leading Global Banking Group seeking a Legal Counsel to join their market leading Global Asset Servicing business in London or Manchester

There will be the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of areas including: fund management, technology, digital assets ( crypto and tokenized assets), global outsourcing, custody, trusts and safekeeping, securities lending, FX etc

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts and other related agreements, supported by the wider legal team.
• Work closely with business colleagues in evaluating and supporting the implementation of new technologies and business strategies.

Candidate Profile

• A qualified lawyer licensed to practice in England & Wales
• Experience of working in-house within financial services within Fund management / Custody / Banking or Private Practice experience
• Transactional experience and contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience of Outsourcing / Commercial / Procurement contracts or Custody

The bank offers flexible working with 3 days / week in the office with a wide range of on-site benefits and amenities