General Counsel – Investments
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General Counsel | FS – Investments
A UK based, FCA regulated brokerage is looking for a General Counsel who will be responsible for general corporate and commercial matters, as well as the implementation of FCA regulatory driven policies alongside the Company\’s UK CEO and the Compliance team.
Responsibilities
Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company
Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Product, and Engineering
Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors
Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions
Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company
Qualifications
Law degree from a leading university and admitted to the SRA
Strong experience advising and/or working for broker-dealers and understanding of UK related securities laws is required
Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organisation
Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude