Job Description
Legal Counsel | Regulatory Markets | London
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
WFH: Hybrid Model
Reporting to: Head of Legal
Direct reports: N/A
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Markets Advisory function, providing strategic legal and regulatory advice across a broad range of Global Markets products. You'll work closely with Trading, Compliance, Operations and senior business stakeholders, advising on complex regulatory developments while supporting a dynamic and fast-paced business.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising on legal and regulatory issues relating to derivatives, repo and securities lending.
- Providing guidance on EMIR, UK EMIR Margin Rules, MiFID II, FCA/PRA requirements and relevant US regulatory frameworks.
- Supporting the implementation and interpretation of evolving regulatory requirements across Global Markets.
- Advising on clearing arrangements, transaction reporting and capital-related regulatory issues.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of market documentation, including terms of business and regulatory disclosures.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Front Office and Operations on complex regulatory matters.
- Contributing to legal know-how initiatives and helping shape best practice across the wider legal function.
About You
- Qualified lawyer or similar qualification
- Strong experience advising on regulatory matters within an investment bank, financial institution or leading private practice.
- Experience advising on derivatives, repo and securities lending transactions.
- Strong knowledge of EMIR, MiFID II and broader Global Markets regulation.
- Excellent commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to manage complex legal issues while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Apply?
- Join a globally recognised investment bank with an outstanding reputation.
- Work on intellectually stimulating, high-profile regulatory matters at the forefront of the Global Markets business.
- Gain broad exposure across Trading, Compliance, Operations and senior leadership.
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive legal team with genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Markets Regulatory Counsel - VP in London employer: Robert Walters
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