Legal Counsel – Trading & Markets, Buyside

Fry and Brown; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented lawyer to join their Trading and Markets team in London. This role focuses on providing high-quality legal support to the Fixed Income Group, advising on investments and trading of fixed income securities. With a strong emphasis on commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact early on. The firm boasts a collegiate culture and impressive growth, making it an exciting opportunity for legal professionals eager to develop their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' pqe as a lawyer with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience in fixed income trading or related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Fixed Income Group and portfolio managers.
• Advise on investing in and trading fixed income securities.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Legal Advisory

Stakeholder Influence

Complex Legal Issue Resolution

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Lawyer (3+ years pqe)

Tools

Fixed Income Trading Knowledge

DCM Experience

Securitisation Knowledge

Structured Products Experience

Job description

This highly profitable US asset manager is well known for its collegiate culture. Over the last 10 years it can boast very impressive European growth which has led to a real buzz in the London office coupled with the desire to continue to achieve. The dynamic legal team pride themselves on providing high quality, seamless and efficient legal services to the business.

In line with the European expansion, a brand new vacancy has arisen for a lawyer to join the Trading and Markets team, providing legal support predominantly to the Fixed Income Group. Partnering closely with Fixed Income portfolio managers you will be providing advisory legal services relating to the investing in and trading of fixed income securities and investments.

With at least 3 years’ pqe, you will be bright and commercially minded with the drive to make an impact from an early stage. You will be keen to learn new things, influence stakeholders and get to grips with complex legal issues. Whereas previous exposure to fixed income trading, in particular high yield, would be strong preferred; candidates from a variety of practice areas will be considered for this role – experience in DCM, securitisation or structured products would all be useful skill sets.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced, award-winning business in a wide-ranging role with considerable scope for development.