Legal Counsel - HFT/Algo Trading Firm

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in London seeks a Legal Counsel with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include contract drafting and legal advice across departments to ensure compliance with laws and company policies. The ideal candidate is motivated and able to perform under pressure, with a strong background in Contract Law and preferably UK Corporate Law. This position offers a collaborative and professional growth-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Knowledge of UK Corporate Law is preferable.
• Motivated, proactive with a hands-on mentality.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various agreements, including IT and procurement.
• Advise Trading, Technology, Risk & Compliance, and Finance departments.
• Monitor relevant legislation developments.

Skills

Contract Law knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Legal Counsel - HFT/Algo Trading Firm, London

Client:

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

22.08.2023

Expiry Date:

06.10.2023

Job Description:

Coopman Search & Selection are delighted to partner exclusively with a leading global Trading firm who are looking to hire a Legal Counsel into a newly created role. The company trades financial instruments across various asset classes, including equities, options, and futures.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations are conducted in compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and ethical business practices. You will also act as a business partner, providing legal support and advising across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, including commercial, inter-company, IT/IP, and procurement agreements, as well as trading and technology-related agreements
• Corporate housekeeping, including drafting corporate resolutions and UK Companies House and contract management filings
• Collaborating with and advising various departments, including Trading, Technology, Risk & Compliance, Finance, HR, and Procurement
• Monitoring developments and implementation of relevant new legislation

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 years experience at a Law Firm and/or In-house
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with Contract Law, and preferably with UK Corporate Law
• Motivated, proactive with a hands-on mentality and a strong sense of urgency
• Strong and confident communicator
• Ability to act independently and perform successfully in a fast-paced, technology-driven, and at times high-pressured environment

For a confidential discussion or for further information, please get in touch with [email protected]

As a Certified B Corporation, we take a different approach to how we do business. Recognised on an international scale as a company that operates for good, we value & incorporate the interests of all of our stakeholders to grow in the most sustainable manner. As a recognised Great Place to Work, we ensure our workplace is one that fosters professional growth and collaboration.