In-House Legal Counsel: Prime Brokerage & Trading

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm based in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Prime Brokerage & Trading Legal team. This role involves working on fund launches, overseeing trading relationships, and providing strategic legal advice on complex trading matters. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of PQE, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The firm champions a diverse workplace and offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' PQE concentration on bank or hedge fund experience.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Self-motivated with awareness of supervisory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new fund launches with internal teams.
• Oversee trading relationships with financial institutions.
• Provide legal oversight of trading documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Commercial judgment

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Legally qualified with in-house experience at a bank / hedge fund

Job description

A global investment management firm based in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Prime Brokerage & Trading Legal team. This role involves working on fund launches, overseeing trading relationships, and providing strategic legal advice on complex trading matters. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of PQE, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The firm champions a diverse workplace and offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.