Legal Counsel Markets Liquidity & Financing

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Legal Counsel in Slough to support its Margin Services and Securities Financing solutions. This role involves providing legal advice, contract management, and regulatory compliance, while the bank promotes a flexible working schedule. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with experience in a financial context and a thorough understanding of relevant legal frameworks.

Benefits

Flexible working program

Qualifications

• Experienced lawyer from a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Knowledge in liquidity, custody, collateral, and securities finance.
• Understanding of relevant regulations (CASS, MIFID, PSD2).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal coverage and advisory on Margin Services and Securities Financing solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients.
• Monitor legal developments to manage risks effectively.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Legal Counsel Markets Liquidity & Financing, Slough

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Client:

Bruin

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

New Role: Legal Counsel Markets - Liquidity and Financing

Leading global bank seeking a Legal Counsel to support and advise on Margin Services, Liquidity, and Securities Financing solutions for buy-side clients. The role can be based in London or Manchester.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal coverage and advisory for Margin Services, Liquidity, and Securities Financing solutions
• Supporting strategic business initiatives
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with clients and third parties
• Advising on the development and deployment of new products and change programs in line with applicable laws and regulations
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments to manage risks effectively

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyer with experience from a leading law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of liquidity, custody, collateral, execution services, and securities finance products
• Understanding of regulations such as CASS, MIFID (including UK equivalents), and PSD2
• Knowledge of English law security structures
• Strong legal advisory, drafting, and negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Enthusiastic about diversity, equity, and inclusion

The bank offers a flexible working program with four days per week in the office.