THE COMPANY: Our client is a London-based broker and market maker, specialising in the trading of futures, options and other derivatives. THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Attendance and minute taking at board meetings and various committees, and other meetings as required.
* Writing minutes and circulating them to the Directors and other relevant staff.
* Collating board packs
* Circulation of written board resolutions and other communication with external directors.
* Ad hoc filings to Companies House (e.g. new director appointments).
* Liaising with other offices on new guarantees.
* Preparing and proofreading documents for execution.
* Sending out template agreements and documentation.
* Issuing letters to customers and business partners
* Maintaining and updating databases.
* Updating other departments on concluded documentation.
* Ad hoc legal research.
* Possibly some drafting and negotiating of contracts and other documents where required.
* Preparing presentations
* Liaising with counterparties on any guarantee renewals.
* Carrying out KYC checks and preparing and issuing account opening documents to new customers.
* Carrying out various other administrative tasks
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Previous experience of working within a legal/compliance department is preferred.
* Experience in a financial services firm in a paralegal capacity would be of particular interest
* Financial services (Regulated environment) experience would be advantageous.
* Passion for legal/regulatory work and eager to learn from others and independently.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and common sense, with a very strong attention to detail.
* Co-operative nature and able to work both within the team and without supervision
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby #J-18808-Ljbffr