Legal Counsel – Commercial

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

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a junior lawyer to join their commercial team. In this dynamic role, you will engage with diverse stakeholders, managing legal documentation and providing commercial advice within a fast-paced, demanding environment. The position requires approximately 3+ years of PQE and offers substantial autonomy alongside a chance to evolve within the company.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Additional experience in compliance or intellectual property is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with internal and external stakeholders for legal documentation.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating various agreements.
• Assisting with M&A activities and corporate projects.

Skills

Legal documentation

Negotiation

Commercial advice

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified lawyer (English or Commonwealth)

Tools

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, but these are regarded as the minimum working hours.

Immediate start available.

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 periodically with M&A activities, including confidentiality, due diligence, and document reviews.
• 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 mandatory.

Systems used:

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

Personal attributes:

The candidate should be able to handle competing demands maturely, build good rapport with stakeholders and colleagues, and thrive in a lively, busy environment.

Working effectively:

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

Client focus:

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

Communications:

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

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