Legal Counsel – Commercial

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a junior lawyer to join their commercial team. This role involves legal documentation, reviewing and negotiating agreements, and providing commercial advice. Successful candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a PQE of 3+ years, particularly in Financial Services. The environment demands autonomy and the ability to thrive under pressure while managing competing demands.

Qualifications

• Approx. 3+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in Financial Services is essential.
• Ability to manage pressure while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal documentation management

Negotiation

Reviewing contracts

Drafting agreements

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

English or Commonwealth qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

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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 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:

Microsoft Office suite and documentation management systems experience is advantageous.

Personal attributes:

The candidate should handle competing demands maturely, build 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 addressing a wide range of issues.
• Ownership of tasks and ensuring resolution within set timeframes.
• Highly organized, disciplined, and responsive.

Client focus:

• Understanding of clients and their commercial needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.

Communications:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the business and other departments.
• Knowledge sharing with team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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