Prime Brokerage Legal Counsel

Rex Technologies GmbH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marex Group plc in New York is seeking a Legal Counsel to support prime brokerage and futures transactional work. The role partners with Senior Counsel to manage contracts and risk.

You will negotiate agreements, advise executives, and ensure conformity with SEC, FINRA, and CFTC rules. Strong communication and a solid bar admission are essential.

This role offers exposure to financial markets and collaboration across departments within a global broker.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution; admission to a state bar.
• Demonstrated interest in working in financial services law.
• Exposure to hedge funds, mutual funds, and managed accounts is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to work in a regulated environment and to learn the risk and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts across prime brokerage, OTC swaps, securities lending, repo, futures, cleared swaps, cash equities, and ETF seeding/creation.
• Ensure timely updates to umbrella trading agreements in advance of client fund launches.
• Own key client relationships by ensuring documentation reflects high standards of care and expertise.
• Communicate Marex's legal position on complex contractual issues to senior leaders and external clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Curiosity about financial markets

Relationship building

Influencing others

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution

Admission to a state bar

Job description

Marex Group plc in New York is seeking a Legal Counsel to support prime brokerage and futures transactional work. The role partners with Senior Counsel to manage contracts and risk.

You will negotiate agreements, advise executives, and ensure conformity with SEC, FINRA, and CFTC rules. Strong communication and a solid bar admission are essential.

This role offers exposure to financial markets and collaboration across departments within a global broker.