Legal Counsel – Commercial

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a junior lawyer for their commercial team, focused on servicing the European and APAC markets. This role entails interacting with stakeholders, drafting legal agreements, and providing commercial advice. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years PQE, ideally in financial services, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years PQE essential.
• Experience in financial services required.
• Additional experience in compliance or structured products beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing a variety of legal agreements.
• Providing general commercial advice and support.
• Assisting with M&A activities and corporate projects.

Skills

Legal drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Intellectual Property

Commercial awareness

Education

English or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 can manage pressure and work to deadlines.

The contractual hours are from 9 am to 6 pm, regarded as minimum working hours.

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.
• 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.
• Financial Services experience is essential.
• Additional experience in compliance, intellectual property, structured products, or derivatives is beneficial but not essential.

Systems used:

Microsoft Office and other relevant systems. Knowledge of documentation management systems is advantageous.

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-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident in handling a wide range of issues.
• Takes ownership of tasks and ensures resolution within agreed timeframes.
• Organized, disciplined, and responsive.

Client focus:

• Understands clients' commercial needs.
• Works closely with other departments in the front and back office.

Communications:

• Communicates effectively with the business and other departments.
• Shares knowledge and experience with the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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