Senior Legal Counsel

Fry and Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial markets infrastructure company seeks an experienced lawyer to join its global legal team in London. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years’ PQE and a strong financial services background. This dynamic role involves collaboration with international teams, advising on documentation and strategic projects, offering high-quality work and significant exposure to senior stakeholders. Previous experience in trade repositories, settlements, or clearing is preferred, but regulatory lawyers with a proactive mindset are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE as a lawyer with a strong background in financial services.
• Experience in trade repository, settlements, or clearing preferred.
• Proactive approach to expand skill set.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with commercial counterparts across various jurisdictions.
• Advise on documentation, innovative projects, and strategic decision-making.
• Engage with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Pro-active attitude

Strong background in financial services

Education

UK qualified lawyer

Job description

Our client is an American financial markets infrastructure company with a growing presence in London.

A vacancy has arisen for a lawyer with a collaborative approach to join the well regarded global legal team. Supporting the international trade repository business you will work closely with lawyers and your commercial counterparts across various jurisdictions advising on documentation, innovative projects and strategic decision-making. Fully integrated into the business, this is a fast-paced role offering you high quality work and considerable exposure to senior stakeholders.

With at least 7 years’ PQE you will be a UK qualified lawyer with a strong background in financial services. While previous trade repository, settlements and/or clearing experience would be preferred, experienced financial services regulatory lawyers with a pro‑active approach and a desire to expand their skill set will also be seriously considered.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic business which is at the forefront of innovation within financial markets.