Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Wintermute Asia Pte. Ltd Full time

About Wintermute

Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects.

Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute, digital assets is not just another asset class; we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain and the fundamental innovations. We have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here.

Nature of the role

We are looking for a derivatives focused Legal Counsel who will work on supporting Wintermute’s rapidly growing OTC derivatives business. The candidate should either have experience in digital asset markets or in traditional financial markets and can easily adapt to the entrepreneurial, varied and highly dynamic nature of Wintermute's business, as well as to the challenges and opportunities specific to the cryptocurrency business. This role will work closely with the business (BD and traders), risk, and other legal team colleagues and will cover all jurisdictions where Wintermute and its counterparties are currently active. You will have the opportunity to shape derivatives templates and approaches that best balance the business growth objectives and risk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate commercial derivatives agreements: draft and negotiate agreements in relation to our derivatives offerings (ISDA master agreements, schedules and credit support documents, tri-party collateral agreements and long form confirmations, and/or structured product trading agreements); coordinate input and decisions from various stakeholders and drive contracts to completion.
  • External negotiations: negotiate directly with counterparties and their counsel as required.
  • Derivatives regulatory compliance and research: conduct own research and work with external parties as required to define regulatory requirements for crypto derivatives in various jurisdictions.
  • Derivatives framework development: work with business and management stakeholders to develop a unique derivatives framework (templates, approaches, etc.) that is best suited for Wintermute’s OTC derivatives business.
  • Other legal: get involved in projects outside of OTC derivatives based on your development interests and company requirements.

Hard Skills Requirements:

  • 3-7 years of experience practicing law (qualified) at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a firm specialized in financial services, fintech, and/or crypto.
  • 3-7 years of experience negotiating ISDA and other OTC derivatives in a high-performing setting and under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with developing templates, internal guidelines, and approaches to negotiations is highly preferred.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and how they apply to OTC derivatives in various jurisdictions in traditional financial markets.
  • Flexible approach to thinking about how traditional concepts may apply to crypto, including how approaches may differ and how different firms take different approaches to templates and negotiations.
  • Ability and interest to learn crypto aspects as well as other areas of law quickly, at least at a general level required for the role.
  • Proven ability to see the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quickly understand new functional areas and have a cross-functional mindset.

Join our dynamic team and benefit from:

  • Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally.
  • Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments.
  • A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway.
  • A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food.
  • Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.
  • A performance-based compensation with significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance.

Note:

  • Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours.
  • We offer UK work permits and help with relocation.
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