Taylor Root
Senior Markets Regulatory Counsel
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Senior Markets Regulatory Lawyer | Global Investment Banking Platform | London
We are currently partnering with a leading international investment banking and markets business on a strategic legal hire within its London-based Markets Legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory lawyer who enjoys operating at the intersection of legal, regulatory, and commercial decision-making within a sophisticated global markets environment.
The role sits within a highly regarded legal function supporting a broad range of trading and financing activities across derivatives, securities financing, and related market infrastructure. You'll work closely with front office, documentation, compliance, operations, risk, and finance teams, providing trusted advice on evolving regulatory frameworks and helping shape solutions to complex business challenges.
What you'll be doing
- Advising on legal and regulatory issues across derivatives and securities financing products.
- Providing guidance on margin, clearing, reporting, and risk mitigation obligations.
- Supporting the implementation and interpretation of UK, European, and US regulatory developments.
- Partnering with stakeholders across legal, compliance, finance, and trading functions on regulatory change initiatives.
- Reviewing market infrastructure, trading venue, and client-facing documentation.
- Assisting on capital and leverage-related considerations impacting trading activities.
- Managing complex technical queries and external counsel when required.
- Contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership within the legal team.
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What we're looking for
- Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience gained within a financial institution, regulator, or leading law firm (Foreign Qualified Lawyers considered).
- Deep understanding of financial markets regulation and its application to trading businesses.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU derivatives regulation, margin requirements, transaction reporting, and market conduct frameworks.
- Experience advising on derivatives, repo, and/or securities financing arrangements.
- Commercially minded with the ability to translate technical regulation into practical business solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage with senior business leaders.
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Why consider this opportunity?
- Join a globally connected investment banking platform with a significant international footprint and strong cross-border collaboration.
- Work within a highly technical and intellectually stimulating legal team supporting market-leading trading and financing businesses.
- Exposure to a broad range of complex regulatory issues spanning multiple jurisdictions.
- Inclusive culture with a genuine focus on diversity, professional development, and long-term career progression.
- Opportunity to work alongside professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities within a truly international organisation.
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