Our Client, a global, technology driven HFT, is looking for an experienced corporate counsel to run a business critical EMEA and APAC team. The role will be based in London.
Responsibilities:
* Providing legal support and advice to local senior management and Group General Counsel on relevant legal issues for EU and APAC jurisdictions.
* Assisting and dealing with trading matters e.g. reviewing trading agreements and liaising with relevant counterparties when appropriate
* Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements such as data agreements, service agreements and terms of business
* Interpretation and advise on new regulatory requirements.
* Assisting with new projects - in particular DORA and the EU AI Act
* Broader commercial and employment matters as required.
Requirements:
* 6-12 Years PQE
* In-house track record in a technology driven financial services or legal services firm
* SME across a broad corporate mandate - including data protection, DORA and the latest EU AI rulings
* Available to start at short notice
* Candidates must speak fluent English
* Must be qualified in the UK (England & Wales/Scotland) or European Union