Legal Counsel – Commercial

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

Job summary

A leading company within the financial services sector is seeking a junior lawyer for its commercial team. The role requires handling legal documentation, negotiating agreements, and providing legal advice within a fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE and experience in financial services, demonstrating professionalism and self-motivation to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE required.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Familiarity with documentation management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal documentation promptly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and negotiate various types of agreements.
• Provide general commercial advice and assist with M&A activities.

Skills

Legal documentation

Negotiation

Client communication

Commercial advice

Self-motivation

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Qualified lawyer in England or Commonwealth

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 periodically with M&A activities, including confidentiality, due diligence, and document reviews, in collaboration with the Corporate team.
• Participating in new corporate projects, such as opening 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 would be beneficial but is not mandatory.

Systems used:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with documentation management systems is advantageous.

Personal attributes:

The department is lively and busy; candidates should handle competing demands maturely, build good rapport with stakeholders and colleagues, and demonstrate professionalism.

Working effectively:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident in addressing a wide range of issues.
• Ownership of tasks and issues, ensuring resolution within agreed timeframes.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and responsive.

Client focus:

• Understanding clients' commercial needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments in front and back office roles.

Communications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the business and other departments.
• Willingness to share knowledge and experience within the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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