Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending

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

Job summary

A leading financial services business in Brighton is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their close-knit team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years PQE with strong expertise in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives. This role offers great opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' PQE required.
• Strong grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives.
• Good understanding of regulatory matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial markets business focusing on capital markets and derivatives.
• Work closely with the business to meet its evolving needs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 3 years)

Job description

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Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending, Brighton

Client:

Fry & Brown

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit legal team in a role offering 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 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 seeking a new challenge to build and expand your experience in an advisory role. A strong grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives, along with a good understanding of relevant complex regulatory matters, is essential. You should be eager 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 is suitable for an ambitious lawyer looking for a challenging in-house position within a growing business.

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