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Legal Counsel – Commercial, West Midlands
Client: BGC Group
Location:
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
A junior lawyer within the commercial team. The team services the European, Middle East, and APAC wholesale brokerage businesses of BGC, GFI, Aurel & Sunrise, and the global FENICS technology businesses.
This role involves regular interaction with internal business stakeholders and management. There is a genuine global dimension to the remit as well as substantial autonomy, ownership, and responsibility. The environment is fast-paced with a demanding customer base; therefore, the role requires a person who can manage pressure and work to deadlines.
The contractual hours are from 9 am to 6 pm, but these are regarded as the minimum working hours.
For immediate start.
Key responsibilities:
* Dealing with internal stakeholders/clients and external customers and/or service providers to ensure smooth delivery of legal documentation within an orderly time scale.
* Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements, and providing legal advice on associated business issues. Agreement types include IB agreements, Terms of Business, brokerage rates agreements, commission sharing and netting agreements, confidentiality agreements, licenses, services agreements, technology contracts, intra-group agreements, bank guarantees, engagement letters, clearing, custody, collateral agreements, marketing agreements, and other agreements as required.
* Providing general commercial advice.
* Assisting periodically with M&A activities, including confidentiality, due diligence, and document reviews.
* Participating in new corporate projects, such as new offices, reorganizations, joint ventures, and advising on regulatory changes.
Skills / experience required:
* English or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with approximately 3+ years PQE.
* Experience in Financial Services is essential.
* Additional beneficial experience includes compliance, intellectual property, structured products, or derivatives, though not essential.
Systems used:
Microsoft Office suite and other relevant systems; familiarity with documentation management systems is advantageous.
Personal attributes:
The department is lively and busy; candidates should handle competing demands maturely, build good rapport with stakeholders and colleagues.
Working effectively:
* Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
* Confident in addressing a wide range of issues.
* Ownership of tasks and ensuring resolution within agreed timeframes.
* Highly organized, disciplined, and responsive.
Client focus:
* Understanding of clients and their commercial needs.
* Ability to collaborate with other departments effectively.
Communication skills:
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the business and other departments.
* Sharing knowledge and experience within the team.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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