Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters Ltd
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 31 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 28 Feb 2019
- Ref
- 50383863/001
- Contact
- Sophie Brown
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Capital Markets, Commercial Contracts, Derivatives
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
A globally leading financial services organisation which specialises in providing financial spread betting and contracts for difference trading, is looking to hire a Legal Counsel for a twelve-month contract, based in the City of London.
About the role
Reporting into the Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting and negotiating on a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements related to the company's transactions.
Key responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on a variety of commercial contracts, including:
- The business's own client facing terms of business
- IT contracts
- Marketing contracts
- Outsourcing agreements
- Market data agreements
- Institutional/partners agreements
- Prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs)
- Lease agreements for the business's regional offices
- Engagement letters for external advisers
- Financing arrangements
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor with at least two years PQE
- Good range of experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Financial services experience desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work in a fast-moving and pressurised environment
If this opportunity sounds of interest and you would like to receive further details, please apply directly or email Sophie Brown at