Legal Counsel in London

Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world's largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.

The International Legal team is primarily based in London and comprises five qualified lawyers in the UK, one qualified lawyer in Singapore and three legal administrators. The team is responsible for legal, company secretarial and regulatory matters arising outside the United States, with a particular focus on Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The Legal Counsel will work closely with other team members and key business stakeholders, primarily supporting Tradeweb's international businesses across offices in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Riyadh, Dubai (DIFC), Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney.

This is a broad commercial legal role supporting Tradeweb's international business. The successful candidate will advise on commercial contracts, cross‐jurisdictional projects and legal issues affecting regulated financial services and electronic trading businesses. The role requires sound legal judgement, strong drafting capability and the ability to partner effectively with business teams in a fast‐moving environment.

• Advise the business on a broad range of commercial contracts and related legal issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Support the International Legal team and international business stakeholders on projects and cross‐jurisdictional matters.
• Partner with business teams to understand commercial objectives and deliver practical, risk‐aware legal solutions.
• Work effectively with external counsel, client legal teams and other third parties to resolve issues, build relationships and represent Tradeweb's business interests.

• Qualified lawyer with experience appropriate to a Legal Counsel role.
• Corporate and commercial legal experience, preferably gained in‐house within a relevant financial services organisation.
• Understanding of financial services and associated regulation, ideally including experience advising a UK FCA‐or PRA‐regulated organisation.
• Experience advising cross‐border legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong drafting skills, including the ability to produce clear, comprehensive documents for new business initiatives.

• Articulate, business‐friendly communicator who can explain legal issues clearly and pragmatically.
• Able to take ownership of matters independently, with appropriate supervision from senior team members.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise a busy workload in line with business goals and deadlines.
• Sound commercial and legal judgement, with the confidence to challenge constructively and think independently.
• Collaborative self‐starter who can work independently while seeking support where required.

• Experience in fintech, electronic trading, e‐commerce or other technology‐enabled financial services businesses.
• Knowledge of financial markets and products, particularly fixed income and derivatives.
• Experience advising compliance and regulatory issues.

Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer health insurance, a hybrid environment, flexible spending accounts, family building benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and various other benefit programs.