Legal Counsel – Commercial

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a junior lawyer for their commercial team. This fast-paced role involves engaging with stakeholders, negotiating legal documentation, and providing commercial advice. Ideal candidates will be English or Commonwealth qualified lawyers with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, and strong financial services background. A self-motivated individual is required to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years PQE in financial services.
• Experience in compliance, intellectual property, structured products, or derivatives is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with internal stakeholders/clients and external customers.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements.
• Participating in new corporate projects and assisting with M&A activities.

Skills

Financial Services

Communication

Client focus

Education

Qualified lawyer (English 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 and marketing agreements and other agreements as required.
• Providing general commercial advice.
• Assisting periodically with M&A activities, including confidentiality, due diligence, and document reviews.
• Participating in new corporate projects, such as new offices, internal reorganisations, joint ventures, and advising on regulatory changes.

Skills / experience required:

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

Systems used:

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

Personal attributes:

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

Working effectively:

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

Client focus:

• Understanding clients' commercial needs.
• Collaborating effectively with other departments in front and back office.

Communication skills:

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

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