Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending

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

Job summary

A renowned financial services company in Woking is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role requires a lawyer with substantial experience in capital markets and derivatives. Ideal candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and the adaptability to meet the evolving demands of the business. The position offers the chance to develop skills within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support financial markets business focusing on capital markets and derivatives.
• Work closely with the business to meet evolving needs.
• Provide advisory role in a legal capacity.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team player

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Qualified lawyer (minimum 3 years PQE)

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Legal Counsel, Prime Brokerage/Securities Lending, Woking

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Client:

Fry & Brown

Location:

Woking, 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:

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 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 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 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 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]