Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Legal Professionals
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Posted
- 11 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Jan 2017
- Ref
- MAE
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Financial Services, Regulatory, Securities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client, a well-established investment bank in the City is looking for a 3 PQE+ derivatives lawyer for a front office transactional and regulatory role.
THE ROLE
You will be reporting directly to the Head of Derivatives, Legal and will work alongside the wider team.
You will be responsible for:
- Transaction Management and advisory on all phases of legal transaction processes
- Product coverage includes: securities, derivatives including repurchase agreements
- Draft, review and negotiate transactional legal documentation for these products,
- Advising on current and upcoming regulations affecting the day to day front office transactions
THE CANDIDATE:
- The ideal candidate will have c.2 years PQE+* derivatives solicitor from private practice and in-house.
- Technical knowledge of securities and derivatives products is essential
- Experience and demonstrable understanding of the MIFID II, EMIR is desirable
*Candidates outside of this bracket will be considered if they are able to demonstrate the prerequisite experience required.