Susquehanna International Group, LLP
Legal Counsel (Financial)
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Overview
We are seeking an experienced lawyer (7+ years PQE) with a strong background in financial services law, particularly in relation to derivatives, securities and capital markets transactions. This role sits within the European legal team and will focus on supporting Susquehanna’s trading activities across a broad range of financial products, with particular emphasis on exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, equities, and fixed income products.
You will be able to interact with all levels of management within and outside of Susquehanna and must be able to exercise independent judgment and provide practical advice.
If you join us, you will be:
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide variety of agreements relating to Susquehanna’s trading activities, including exchange-traded & OTC derivatives arrangements, equities and securities lending/borrowing arrangements, market making agreements and financing transactions.
- Negotiating and advising on key industry-standard agreements, including ISDAs.
- Negotiating and advising on clearing, prime brokerage and trading venue agreements.
- Providing legal support for new trading strategies, products and market initiatives, including identifying and mitigating legal risks.
- Supporting legal aspects of relationships with exchanges, clearing houses, brokers, clients and counterparties.
- Contributing to legal policies, procedures and governance frameworks relevant to trading activities.
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What we’re looking for
- 7+ years’ PQE with strong experience in financial services / capital markets law.
- Demonstrable experience advising on trading of financial instruments.
- Strong experience negotiating and working with industry master agreements.
- Experience in a trading firm, investment bank, or top-tier law firm advising financial institutions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced trading environment.
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