Interim Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Montresor Legal Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

We're supporting a
leading financial institution
seeking a
lawyer
to join its legal team on a
6-month contract
, starting in
November
.

If you have experience in
financial markets
and are immediately available, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview

You'll support the
electronic trading business
, working closely with the
General Counsel
and management team. The role involves advising on and negotiating a wide range of trading, clearing, and vendor agreements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise, draft, and negotiate a variety of financial and commercial contracts, including:

  • Broker/client agreements, terms of business, exchange/MTF memberships, clearing and custody agreements

  • Vendor, service, outsourcing, IP, consultancy, and development agreements
  • Support new product initiatives and ensure compliance with
    MiFID
    and other applicable regulations
  • Review marketing materials and contribute to
    cross-regional legal projects

Requirements

  • Strong experience with
    equities trading
    and
    infrastructure agreements
  • Excellent commercial contracting skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills

If this opportunity aligns with your background and availability, please get in touch to discuss further.



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