Legal Counsel – Commercial

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

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a junior lawyer to join their commercial team. The role involves substantial autonomy and responsibility, requiring collaboration with stakeholders and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with experience in financial services, capable of handling legal documentation and providing commercial advice.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years PQE in law.
• Experience in Financial Services essential.
• Ability to manage pressure and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with stakeholders to ensure legal documentation delivery.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements.
• Providing general commercial advice and assisting with M&A activities.

Skills

Financial Services

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting

Legal Research

Education

Qualified lawyer (English or Commonwealth)

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 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:

• 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.
• Participating 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 essential.

Systems used:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and documentation management systems is preferred.

Personal attributes:

The department is lively and busy; the candidate 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.
• Ownership of tasks and issues, ensuring resolution within agreed timeframes.
• Organized, disciplined, and responsive.

Client focus:

• Understanding clients and their commercial needs.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments in front and back office functions.

Communications:

• Effective in liaising with and guiding the business and other departments concisely and clearly.
• Sharing knowledge and experience within the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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