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Johnson Matthey Plc
GB
Vacancy: Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Location: UK Flexible Job Family: Legal The role of (Senior) Legal Counsel, Commercial is to provide high quality legal services throughout JM's Group functions. Being a business partner to the organisation and being welcomed into conversations and decision-making. Key to the role is get
Job Source: Johnson Matthey PlcBrompton Bicycle
Greenford
About Brompton: Brompton Bicycle is not just a brand; it's a symbol of innovative urban mobility. Founded in London in 1975, we have become a bit of a global icon, with our easily recognisable design and unwavering commitment to making city cycling smarter and more accessible. At the heart of our success is our ingenious foldable bike a testament
Job Source: Brompton BicycleGoodman Masson
London
Responsiblities: To provide or arrange the provision of legal advice as well as be responsible for ensuring that the Bank follows statutory and regulatory procedures to mitigate risks of litigation. Assist the Company Secretary with company secretarial duties. Review and keep updated the standard documents of the Bank where necessary with input fro
Job Source: Goodman MassonTAP Search Ltd
City of London
Corporate Counsel 6+ Month Fixed Term Contract Energy & Infrastructure Immediate Start London and/or Flexible Working The Company A Global Investment Management Entity with operations in over 30 countries, including Europe, Asia, and The Americas. The infrastructure arm of the business has experienced huge growth over recent years, with co
Job Source: TAP Search LtdBarclay Simpson
London Area, United Kingdom
My client is a global financial services firm with a very strong technology slant and they are looking to recruit a tech lawyer to join their team. The role will take the lead on their technology side including all areas of AI and tech projects but the role will also give more breadth to include areas like corporate, commercial and regulatory. The
Job Source: Barclay SimpsonBoard
London
Job Description At Board, we help enterprises plan smarter, drive outcomes and lead transformation with one single Intelligent Planning Platform. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations, over the last 30 years we have designed our Product with enterprise planning agility in mind and the passionate care of our people as our main driver. We s
Job Source: BoardChadwick Nott Legal Recruitment
Leatherhead
Job Description Our client, an engineering and technology company are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Legal Counsel to join their busy Legal Team. The role: Will be to provide legal advice and support to the business at all levels and across a broad range of sectors. The Legal Team’s objective is to be a trusted advisor to t
Job Source: Chadwick Nott Legal RecruitmentFormula 1
London Area, United Kingdom
Legal Counsel – IP /Trademarks Formula 1 stands as a global sports industry giant, boasting a dedicated fan base of over half a billion fans worldwide. The demand for involvement in Formula 1 is reaching unprecedented levels, spanning racegoers, sponsors, broadcasters, and host cities. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a 1-2 PQE IP lawyer
Job Source: Formula 1London
Job Description DeFi Recruitment has partnered with one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. The firm provides liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions.
The Role
DeFi Recruitment is looking for a Legal Counsel to join a high performing team. The ideal applicant should have experience in traditional financial markets and digital assets. Our client is open to an individual with no digital asset experience so long as you have a demonstrated interest in the space.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Ambition to work on leading edge challenges and opportunities specific to digital assets is a must. This role will cover multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with the rest of the legal team as well as with the businesses directly: traders, business development, product, operations. You will also work on projects with the senior leadership team, such as COO, CEO, etc.
Responsibilities
Lead legal-commercial negotiations: draft and negotiate agreements in relation to our business lines (OTC, liquidity provision, derivatives documentation, trading agreements, software agreements, and others)
Regulatory research & compliance guidance: work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy GC to monitor the legal and regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions; support financial regulatory compliance under each regulatory regime (FCA, MAS, SEC, CTFC, etc.); advise and support guidance on regulation of decentralised finance and protocols
Corporate: support and manage the corporate structure and governance across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Disputes and claims: assist the legal team and the business to resolve any commercial disputes efficiently while protecting the Company’s interests
External counsel: Manage external counsel as required, e.g. employment law, counsel in relation to other jurisdictions, etc. Assist with managing legal spend and review legal bills
Requirements
2-6 years of experience practising law (qualified) at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a firm specialised in financial services, fintech and/or crypto;
Experience working in a high-performance, dynamic and high-growth environment is strongly preferred; self-motivation and drive is essential
Strong grasp of commercial law in relation to financial services, e.g. ISDAs, financial services contracts, trading agreements and others (OTC, structured products, lending agreements etc.)
In depth knowledge of regulations in relation to proprietary trading, financial services and crypto specifically those in the UK, Singapore, the USA and/or EU, general knowledge of regulations in other jurisdictions
Experience/understanding of the crypto industry, i.e. types of tokens, token governance, DAOs, blockchain foundations and decentralised organisations is strongly preferred
Experience with commercial litigation or dispute resolution is a plus
Curiosity and interest to learn other areas of law and business quickly
Proven ability to see the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quickly understand new functional areas and have a cross-functional mindset
Strong interest and curiosity in algorithmic trading and decentralised finance
Detail oriented, interested in delivering client-first solutions to legal and business problems
The Benefits:
Industry leading salary, package, and bonus scheme
Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally.
Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership
A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings
Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.
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