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Legal Counsel Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at EC1 Partners
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: EC1 Partners
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Legal Counsel
Company
We are excited to announce an exciting opening for the position of Legal Counsel. They are a true principle as a market maker to exchanges and OTC clients.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable working with in-house and outside counsels on a variety of legal matters.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts such as client/user, vendor/procurement, and non-disclosure agreements
• Providing practical legal advice and support on business and regulatory matters as applicable to financial markets in a fast-paced environment
• Working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions
• Working closely with the business to educate and challenge
• Assist with compliance review of new and existing clientele, including AML/KYC checks
Essentials:
â–ª Good knowledge of Commercial law in relation to financial services, contracts, trading agreements and other OTC, structured products and lending agreements.
â–ª Experience working with or within a financial institution or fintech/crypto environment.
• A demonstrable interest and understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to digital assets.
• Able to confidently research legal / regulatory issues, interpret information and present summary of findings
If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV.
