Markets Regulatory Lawyer (Vice President)
London based role / full-time / hybrid
Global Financial Services Business
A leading global financial services institution is seeking a Markets Regulatory Lawyer to join its London‑based Legal team at Vice President level. The role sits within a specialist Markets Advisory and Documentation function and offers the opportunity to advise on complex regulatory matters impacting derivatives and funding documentation across global markets.
This position provides exposure to high‑profile regulatory frameworks and close collaboration with trading, risk, compliance, and documentation teams within a fast‑paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise on regulatory matters relating to EMIR, PRA/FCA, SEC/CFTC and MiFID, as they apply to derivatives and funding products.
* Provide legal support on regulatory issues affecting trading activities, including derivatives, repo, and stock‑lending transactions.
* Participate in regulatory change and implementation workstreams, including assessing regulatory developments and their impact on master documentation.
* Manage regulatory advisory matters independently, escalating issues where appropriate and ensuring timely, pragmatic advice.
* Draft, review, and negotiate market documentation, including:
* Clearing agreements and CCP documentation
* Terms of Business
* Margin requirements (IM/VM)
* CRR netting rules and netting enforceability considerations
* Support regulatory remediation and documentation enhancement projects across master agreements.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including front office, risk, compliance, operations, and documentation teams.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal procedures, frameworks, and regulatory guidance materials.
* Support knowledge‑sharing initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing legal team culture.
* Promote an inclusive working environment that values constructive challenge, escalation, and respect.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with approximately 3+ years’ PQE.
* Experience advising on financial regulation and/or derivatives documentation, gained in private practice or in‑house within a financial institution.
* Strong understanding of EMIR clearing and reporting obligations, including initial and variation margin (IM/VM).
* Experience advising on CRR netting rules and the impact of netting on capital and leverage ratios.
* Familiarity with CCP documentation, clearing frameworks, and derivatives master documentation.
* Working knowledge of MiFID requirements relevant to wholesale markets.
* Experience supporting regulatory change implementation and documentation remediation initiatives.
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Confident communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders across business and control functions.
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