Regulatory Counsel - First Legal Appointment - Fixed Income Asset manager
We have been exclusively mandated by a well-established and highly successful fixed income asset management firm looking to appoint their first in-house lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer with strong financial markets regulatory experience looking to take on a broad legal role.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company's legal framework as it continues to grow.
London based, 3 days in office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advise the business on a wide range of regulatory issues (EMIR/CSDR/FCA and SEC rules);
* Provide regulatory and drafting advice in respect of derivative and repo transactions;
* Liaise with external counsel on complex legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable regulations;
* Provide support to the business on general counsel issues, including drafting and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements (brokerage, confidentiality etc), contract review, dispute resolution, and corporate governance matters;
* Managing sustainability reporting requirements of the CSRD directive will be a major project to be focused on in 2025.
Requirements:
* Qualified lawyer with 5+yrs financial markets regulatory experience;
* Ability to work independently and provide practical legal advice to support business operations;
* Confidence and adaptability to lead on any ad-hoc legal issues that affect the business and provide real-time advice whilst involved in transaction discussions with the business;
* Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate and build trusted relationships in a close-knit, fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment;
* Previous in-house experience is highly-desirable.
For a confidential discussion please send your CV to liam.richardson@marsdengroup.com