Job Description
A junior lawyer within the commercial team dealing with the day to day commercial work. 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 is able to manage pressure, can commit and work to deadlines.
The contractual hours are 9 am to 6 pm but these are regarded as the minimum working hours.
For immediate start.
Key Responsibilities
A list of the main duties and expected outcomes of the role:
1. Dealing with internal stakeholders/clients and external customers and/or service providers to ensure smooth delivery of legal documentation within an orderly time scale.
2. Reviewing, drafting, negotiating a wide range of agreements and providing legal advice on associated business issues. Agreement types include: Terms of Business, brokerage rates agreements, commission sharing and netting agreements, IB agreements, confidentiality agreements, licenses, services agreements, technology contracts, intra group agree...