Legal Counsel – Commercial

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a junior lawyer to join their commercial team, focusing on the European, Middle East, and APAC regions. The role requires approximately 3+ years of PQE, with responsibilities including legal drafting, negotiation, and providing legal advice on various agreements. The ideal candidate should thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly in a dynamic global business setting.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years PQE experienced.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Ability to handle pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements.
• Providing general commercial advice and M&A assistance.
• Managing internal stakeholders and clients effectively.

Skills

Financial Services

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Commercial advice

Education

English or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

Tools

Microsoft systems

Documentation management systems

Job description

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A junior lawyer within the commercial team. The team services the European, Middle East and APAC wholesale brokerage businesses of BGC, GFI, Aurel & Sunrise and the global FENICS technology businesses.

This role involves regular interaction with internal business stakeholders and management. There is a genuine global dimension to the remit as well as substantial autonomy, ownership and responsibility. The environment is fast paced with a demanding customer base therefore the role requires a person who is able to manage pressure and can commit and work to deadlines.

The contractual hours are 9 am to 6 pm but these are regarded as the minimum working hours.

For immediate start.

Key responsibilities:

A list of the main duties and expected outcomes of the role:

• Dealing with internal stakeholders/clients and external customers and/or service providers to ensure smooth delivery of legal documentation within an orderly time scale.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements and providing legal advice on associated business issues. Agreement types include: IB agreements, Terms of Business, brokerage rates agreements, commission sharing and netting agreements, confidentiality agreements, licenses, services agreements, technology contracts, intra group agreements, bank guarantees, engagement letters, clearing, custody and collateral agreements, marketing agreements and other agreements as required.
• Providing general commercial advice.
• Assisting with M&A activities, including confidentiality, due diligence, and document reviews, periodically.
• Being involved in new corporate projects, such as new offices, internal reorganizations, joint ventures, and advising on regulatory changes.

Skills / experience required:

• English or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with approximately 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Additional experience in compliance, intellectual property, structured products or derivatives is beneficial but not mandatory.

Systems used:

Standard Microsoft systems and documentation management systems.

Personal attributes:

The candidate should handle a busy environment maturely, build good rapport with stakeholders and colleagues, and manage competing demands effectively.

Working effectively:

• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident in addressing a wide range of issues.
• Ownership of requirements/issues to meet objectives within agreed timeframes.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and responsive.

Client focus:

• Understanding clients' needs and working closely with other departments.

Communications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with the business and other departments, sharing knowledge and experience.

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