Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom CMC Markets Full time

About the Role

CMC Markets is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our global Legal Team. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in delivering CMC Markets' objectives and providing a high-quality legal service to the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel, and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets' objectives.
  • Provide litigation / dispute resolution advice or data privacy advice to relevant internal teams.
  • Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial and other types of contracts, including:
    • CMC's client-facing terms of business;
    • General IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services, and SaaS contracts);
    • General marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts);
    • Outsourcing contracts;
    • Market data agreements;
    • A broad range of institutional / partner agreements;
    • Prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs);
    • Property agreements (leases and licenses);
    • Engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax);
    • And financing agreements (e.g. facility agreements).
  • Make a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business.
  • Demonstrate strong teamworking skills and liaise with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared.
  • Adept at monitoring, tracking, and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters.
  • Monitor legal updates and share relevant information with other Legal Team members.
  • Identify and action key process, procedure, and systems improvements within the Legal Team.
  • Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development.
  • Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
  • Assist the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues, and rule changes that may affect CMC's business.
  • Review marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team.
  • Assist the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform.
  • Assist the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence.
  • Provide legal support and advice to CMC's overseas branches and offices.
  • Ensure that changes to CMC's terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law.
  • Assist with the expansion of CMC's global businesses and cross-border considerations, such as new office openings.
  • Ensure CMC's intellectual property rights around the world are protected and take necessary action to prevent IP infringements.
  • To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice.
  • To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received.
  • To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC's business.
  • Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
  • When dealing with customers, clients, or colleagues, ensure that we provide a clear, fair, and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets.
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
  • Undertake such other duties, training, and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role.

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