Corporate Counsel, Complex Securities Legal

Overview

In this role, you will provide expert legal guidance on complex securities to support growth and safe execution of the business. You will work with trading, portfolio management, operations, risk and compliance teams to address restructurings, client requests, and new products. You will negotiate with top-tier dealers and advise on regulatory developments that affect market infrastructure. The position sits in a London-based Complex Securities Legal group, contributing to global client solutions and regulatory adherence. This is an opportunity to shape how advanced securities, derivatives, and tokenised products are handled in a leading asset manager.

Pay / Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Supportive, inclusive culture
• Disability confident employer
• Global, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex securities to support growth and safe, efficient business operations
• Manage restructurings, client requests, and new products affecting funds and clients
• Provide expert input in negotiations with major dealers across diverse client types
• Advise on regulatory developments and changes in market infrastructure impacting the business
• Engage with industry associations and monitor regulatory and infrastructure shifts

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales; New York qualification a significant plus
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in a top-tier global law firm or asset manager
• Technical expertise in derivatives (cleared and uncleared), documentation, negotiation and market structure
• Solid understanding of UK and EU regulatory frameworks; US regulation knowledge welcomed
• Commercial, pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with ability to interact across business, operations, and stakeholders

• Commercially minded
• Pragmatic problem-solver
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Derivatives knowledge (cleared and uncleared)
• Negotiation and documentation of complex securities
• Understanding of market structure and regulatory frameworks (UK/EU)

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