At a Glance
- Tasks: Support commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters while drafting and negotiating agreements.
- Company: Join WisdomTree, a leading financial services firm in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with a global team and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic legal role with diverse responsibilities.
- Qualifications: NQ level with strong communication and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
WisdomTree is seeking a Legal Counsel Associate based in London who will work closely with colleagues across the business on a wide range of projects and initiatives, providing support on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
Key Accountabilities and Scope
- Commercial Legal Matters
- Responding to queries from across the business on existing agreements;
- Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (such as marketing agreements, rebate agreements, index license agreements, distribution platform agreements, employment consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, events agreements, model portfolio license agreements and data agreements).
- Corporate Legal Matters
- Coordinating and collating board meeting documentation, running board meetings and taking minutes;
- Implementing directorship changes (filings);
- Assisting with corporate changes (such as opening branches and offices in new countries (together with making the relevant local filings) and group restructuring projects);
- Assisting with any litigation matters;
- Responding to queries on the corporate structure of the business and updating internal records.
- Regulatory Legal Matters
- Analysing new regulations as to the impact on the business;
- Advising on General Data Protection Regulation developments and associated documentation across the global business (working closely with the U.S. commercial / corporate legal team).
Skills and Qualifications
- Have completed a training contract (i.e. now at NQ level).
- Previous in-house experience (e.g. secondment) preferred but not essential.
- Must have strong commercial awareness.
- Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills underpinned by a high level of attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Must work well in a team and be able to win the confidence of colleagues and others.
- Must be able to manage their own workload, multi-task effectively and have a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Associate, Legal Counsel in London employer: WisdomTree
WisdomTree is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of Soho, London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to take on new challenges and expand their skill sets while enjoying a supportive environment. The company also offers unique benefits such as flexible working arrangements and opportunities to engage in exciting events, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful employment.
