VP Legal Counsel

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson in London is seeking an accomplished derivatives lawyer to join a leading financial services legal team. The role focuses on bespoke derivatives transactions and requires integrating with the business on complex matters.

Candidates with rates experience are preferred, but lawyers from a generalist derivatives background will be considered. Realistic PQE range is 4–7; the team offers strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Derivatives experience within financial services is preferred.
• PQE range of 4–7 years is typical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with the business on a broad array of bespoke derivatives transactions.

Skills

Derivatives law

Financial services

Job description

***Excellent In-house Opportunity for a Derivatives Lawyer to join a leading Financial Services Org***

I’ve just been engaged to start a search for a derivatives lawyer to join a leading financial services legal team in London.

The role will report into the senior legal director within the firms Sales and Trading legal team.

The legal team works hand in glove with the business on a broad array of bespoke derivatives transactions.

Someone with prior rates experience would be ideal but I am also happy to speak with lawyers coming from a more generalist background.

Realistically the candidate will be in the range of 4-7 PQE (rough guide only).

The role offers strong compensation, excellent benefits and will see you work alongside a brilliant group of lawyers.