NQ Solicitor, Legal Counsel – Securities Services
Investment Bank
London
Legal Counsel – Securities Services
A leading global financial services institution is seeking a qualified lawyer (or equivalent experience) to join its London-based Securities Services legal team. This role provides proactive legal support across custody, clearing, settlement, and liquidity products.
You will negotiate and draft contracts, advise on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, support product development, and manage legal risks. The work involves close collaboration with international colleagues and requires an understanding of regulatory, credit, and tax considerations in financial services.
We offer a collaborative and inclusive culture, award-winning benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance, learning, and development. Our people enjoy generous holidays, sustainable pensions, comprehensive healthcare, volunteering opportunities, and access to networks promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Candidate Requirements
* The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with either relevant in-house or private practice experience
* Good drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are important
* Awareness and understanding of regulatory, credit and tax aspects of financial services business (including cross border issues) - but not to provide detailed support but rather an awareness of how and where issues arise
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified solicitor, seeking a position within a global bank. Please contact James Franklin at Danos Group to discuss confidentially.