Legal Advisor
- Recruiter
- Badenoch + Clark
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £65000.00 - £75000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 16 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2016
- Ref
- 486909-B
- Contact
- Charlotte Eley
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial, Trusts/Investments/Funds
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
A rapidly growing technology/financial services company is seeking a legal advisor to join their in-house legal team for a period of 3 months with possibility to extend or go permanent. The role can be located in London, West Sussex or Berkshire and reports directly into the Head of Legal.
My client is looking for self starter with excellent drafting skills. You will be able to work well autonomously and as part of a team.
You will work within an FCA regulated services environment, and will demonstrate in-depth competence in related legal issues, such as CASS, MIFID II, trust law etc.
Responsibilities include:
*Reviewing contractual terms and schedules and identify risks and contractual mitigations
*Producing contract drafts and reviewing client terms ensuring they are legally correct
*Reviewing contract schedules and ensure consistency with terms and conditions
*Negotiating contract terms with clients
The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE*. You will have experience of dealing with commercial contracts within a financial services environment. Knowledge of trust law is essential.
* The experience mentioned is only a guide. Anyone with the necessary skills to succeed may apply.
Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.