Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business is looking for a skilled Legal Counsel with at least 3 years PQE to join their dynamic legal team in Basildon. This role offers opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment, focusing on advisory tasks related to prime brokerage and securities lending. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and be ready to address the evolving needs of the business.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives.
• Strong understanding of relevant complex regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial markets business focusing on capital markets and derivatives.
• Work closely with the business on advisory roles.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team player

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending, basildon

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Client:

Fry & Brown

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit legal team in a role offering you great opportunities to develop your skill set within a supportive environment.

Based in the heart of the City this highly acquisitive financial services business operates across a wide range of markets. A new vacancy has arisen for a lawyer with at least 3 years’ PQE to support the financial markets business focusing on capital markets and derivatives. The key is that you are flexible and adaptable enough in order to support the ever-evolving needs of the business.

With good academics and solid training at a reputable law firm or in-house, you will be looking for a new challenge where you can build and expand on your experience in an advisory role. With a good grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending and derivatives, you will also have a strong understanding of relevant complex regulatory matters and be keen to work closely with the business from day one.

You will be a team player with commercial acumen and a down to earth approach. This role will suit an ambitious lawyer looking for a challenging in-house role within a growing business.

For more information and a confidential discussion please contact Jane Fry on 020 3743 0697 or [emailprotected]