Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business in Watford is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its expanding financial markets operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE with a background in prime brokerage and securities lending, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic in-house role.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives.
• Good understanding of complex regulatory matters.
• Solid training at a reputable law firm or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial markets business focusing on capital markets and derivatives.
• Work closely with the business to meet evolving needs.
• Advisory role in a growing business environment.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years’ PQE

Job description

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Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Fry & Brown

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 enough 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 where you can build and expand your experience in an advisory role. With a strong grounding in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives, you will also have a good understanding of complex regulatory matters and 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 will suit 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 [email protected]