Finalto is a global leader in liquidity provision and trading technology solutions, serving institutional and B2B clients across financial markets worldwide. With regulated entities in the UK, Singapore, Cyprus, Australia, and the UAE, and additional operational teams in Denmark and Bulgaria, we combine international reach with local expertise.
Our business spans multi-asset liquidity, risk management, and cutting-edge trading platforms, supporting clients in achieving more efficient and sustainable growth. At the core of our success is our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and robust governance.
As part of a global financial services group, Finalto combines the scale and stability of an established
organisation with the agility of a fintech innovator. We are driven by collaboration, integrity, and performance.
Joining Finalto means becoming part of a diverse and dynamic team where your contributions have real
impact. We invest in our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, international exposure, and the chance to shape the future of trading technology and liquidity solutions.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel (NQ+) to join our current team of 2. As a legal team at Finalto, we work closely together to support each other, and you will have the opportunity to work with other legal and compliance professionals across the Finalto group and in relation to other parts of the Finalto business. As a business, we have a strong ethos of working across departments and jurisdictions, including our technology division which works alongside our regulated financial services businesses.
Role requirements
- Practicing lawyer from newly qualified to 2 years post qualification experience qualified in one of the following jurisdictions, England & Wales, Singapore or Australia.
- Practical experience within the financial services industry (either through secondments, working in-house or prior career), or a regulator.
- Practical experience of dealing with a range of “business as usual” legal matters, such as commercial contracts, IT, data protection, IP issues, employment issues, disputes/litigation and company matters.
- A good grasp of the financial regulatory landscape for investment firms and a broad understanding of major regulatory initiatives
- Interest in scaling legal operations through implementation of AI/automation tools such as Co-pilot and Chat GPT
You will also be:
- Great to work with.
- Excellent communicator with a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player.
- Willing to embrace a new challenge in a growing business and keen to expand your capabilities.
- Excellent at time management and organised.
- Interested in the impact of AI in financial services and adoption within in-house legal teams.
- Fluent in business level English, with Chinese languages desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing legal support to business teams with clear, timely and commercially sound legal advice on variety of legal topics including IP, Contract law, Financial Servies Regulation, Disputes, Governance, etc.
- Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts/agreements and other legal documents with technology, marketing, financial services, and other vendors.
- Building and maintaining relationships across various other functions in the business.
- Alongside others in the legal team, providing corporate support.
- Leading on improving efficiencies within the team through adoption of tools such as Co-pilot, ChatGPT & others.
Why Join Finalto?
- Hybrid Working Model & Work-Life Balance. Flexible working arrangements help you perform sustainably and effectively.
- At Finalto, our people come first. We are committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed
- Professional Development & Career Progression. We support long-term growth through continuous learning.
- Team Building & Social Events. From annual celebrations to team activities, we create moments that bring our teams closer together.
- Community Perks. Enjoy company-sponsored lunches, team initiatives, and workplace amenities.
Legal Counsel (NQ+-2pqe) in City of London employer: Finalto
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