Vice President – Custody Lawyer – Global Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services organization seeks an experienced Custody Lawyer for a senior in-house role in London. This position offers the chance to advise on regulatory changes and support product development. The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation skills and at least 5 years PQE. Competitive compensation and a collaborative environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Exposure to global legal team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in securities services or financial operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on transaction documentation across EMEA.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues impacting the business.
• Collaborate with teams to assess new regulatory requirements.
• Manage external counsel on specialist matters when required.

Skills

Negotiation and drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to handle complex commercial contracts

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Job description

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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About the Job

Are you an experienced lawyer looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial services sector? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a leading custody and securities services business, providing strategic legal guidance and supporting innovative products and services across multiple jurisdictions.

The Client

Our client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across EMEA. They are seeking a Custody Lawyer (Vice President level) to join their in-house legal team. The business partners with prominent institutional clients worldwide and is known for driving innovation, delivering complex financial solutions, and supporting high-value transactional work.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role working closely with the custody and securities services business. The position involves supporting product development, advising on regulatory changes, and providing day-to-day legal guidance. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation and contracts across EMEA, including Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK.
• Advising on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the custody and securities services business.
• Collaborating with product, business, and compliance teams to assess and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Assessing legal risk, reviewing policies and procedures, and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Managing external counsel on specialist matters when required.
• Participating in projects that impact operational and legal processes, including implementing new business initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders globally across legal, compliance, tax, credit, and other corporate functions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, gained either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to partner with the business to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Background in securities services or financial operations is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Exposure to a high-profile, global legal team and cross-border work.
• Opportunity to work on innovative financial products and cutting-edge regulatory issues.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with significant career development opportunities.