Legal Counsel- Technology

Legal Counsel

Reporting to the Head of Legal, Technology and Projects in Asia, the Legal Counsel is responsible for providing advice on corporate structuring, commercial contract negotiations and corporate risk and governance matters in the UK and certain other Group markets globally.

You will have immediate responsibility and autonomy working within an established framework offering support and personal development. A highly personable team dealing with an array of challenges in a fast moving environment.

About our client

A global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets.

From equities, pension and superannuation to investments, property and other financial assets, they partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

They help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experiences that leverages the expertise of our people combined with technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Their core businesses are complemented by expertise in digital solutions and data analytics, enabling them to provide a complete service to a global network of clients and partners.

What you’ll be doing:

• Negotiation, drafting, and reviewing of commercial contracts
• Deal effectively with a broad range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, regulatory, financial services and litigious matters
• Providing legal support to new business initiatives. For example, negotiating and advising on strategic initiatives and transactions, international expansion, regulatory and governance matters
• Managing internal processes and ensuring proper stakeholder engagement and good governance throughout contract lifecycle
• Working closely with the rest of the international Group Legal team to ensure sharing of knowledge and harmonisation of practices
• Effectively retaining and managing external counsel when appropriate.

What we’re looking for:

• Legal Qualification – Qualified UK solicitor with 0-4 years PQE experience (will consider suitable candidates outside of this indicative range with relevant experience, and qualified lawyers from other common law jurisdictions with eligibility to sit QLT)
• Methodical approach with an attention to detail
• A motived self-starter who can take ownership of matters
• Ability to quickly build stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively at all levels within the business
• Strong commercial outlook and pragmatic approach to legal practice
• Experience of negotiating corporate/commercial agreements
• Experience of working in a fast-paced international environment

What’s in it for you?

• A very competitive basic salary plus benefits.
• 23 days’ holiday to start, (rising to 25) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Company matched pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• The possibility of working from home, flexible working or working part-time options are available.
• You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in the Group. You’ll be joining a network of 7,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career.