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Prime Services & Derivatives - In-House Counsel - Leading Financial Institution
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VP Level Lawyer
We are working with a leading global financial institution looking to appoint a VP level lawyer to join its London legal team, supporting its Prime Services and Derivatives business.
This is a broad, commercially focused role covering prime brokerage, derivatives clearing and securities lending, with particular emphasis on OTC and exchange-traded cleared derivatives. The successful candidate will advise on complex transactional and regulatory matters across the UK and internationally, including commodities clearing for corporate clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating English law derivatives clearing agreements, collateral arrangements, guarantees and related documentation
- Advising on legal and regulatory matters relating to prime services and derivatives clearing
- Supporting new transactions, regulatory change and market infrastructure projects
- Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, Legal, Compliance, Risk and other functions
- Taking ownership of complex matters and providing guidance and support to more junior lawyers
- Contributing to wider legal projects and the continued development of the legal support provided to the business
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We are keen to speak with qualified lawyers with strong experience across prime services and/or derivatives, particularly cleared derivatives. Experience spanning OTC and exchange-traded products would be highly relevant, alongside strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice.
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This is an excellent opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a sophisticated international markets business, with broad exposure and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders.
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