Description Member of a collaborative and dynamic Legal team, working primarily with Cantor Fitzgerald’s equity and investment banking teams in London. The role will also cover other offices and other workstreams across the Group, as required, providing a flexible and broad legal remit. This is a high-visibility role that offers direct interaction with senior management and key business stakeholders. There is a genuine global dimension to the remit as well as substantial autonomy and responsibility. The environment is fast paced and the customer base is very demanding therefore the role requires a person who is able to deal with pressure, can commit to deadlines and work at a good pace. Role reporting to the Head of Corporate and Commercial Legal, Europe and Asia. Responsibilities Key responsibilities: A list of the main duties and expected outcomes of the role: Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial and financial agreements. This includes but is not limited to broker agreements, commission sharing and netting agreements, terms of business, confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, placing agreements, intra-group agreements, bank guarantees, clearing, custody and collateral agreements, IT and marketing agreements. Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice on a variety of business matters, helping drive commercial decisions while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. Ensuring that all contracts and agreements are aligned with current industry standards, applicable laws, and internal policies. Supporting the business in identifying and addressing potential legal risks in transactions, including regulatory risks and compliance requirements. Periodically advising on corporate projects, which may include new offices, reorganisations and joint ventures. Collaborating with key internal stakeholders (including senior management, finance, operations, and compliance teams) and external service providers to ensure all legal queries and documentation are reflective of the business objectives and compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and laws. Communicating complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-legal colleagues. Qualifications Skills / experience required: English-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in commercial law, ideally with exposure to financial services and/or the investment banking sector. Would also suit a foreign commonwealth lawyer of equivalent qualification. Experience in working in-house or private practice will be considered. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The candidate will be required to interact with various business units, including front and back office teams. An ability to build rapport, influence decisions, and provide clear legal guidance to stakeholders at all levels is critical. Comfortable handling sensitive and high-pressure situations with professionalism and tact. Demonstrates a proactive approach to resolving issues, providing practical legal advice that is in line with the company's commercial goals. Good academics required. Shares knowledge/experience with the team. Good reporting skills / confidence to clarify instructions. Personal Attributes The department operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where priorities can shift quickly. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise competing demands effectively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain focus under pressure. Attention to detail and the ability to stay organised is crucial to success in this role. The candidate will be exposed to matters of strategic importance to the firm and the wider Group, so discretion, integrity and confidentiality are essential. Working effectively: Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also being a team player in a collaborative environment. Willing to take initiative and drive projects forward. Adaptability and a proactive mindset, able to quickly grasp new areas of law or business processes as needed. The candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity and have the ability to take ownership of issues, driving solutions to successful outcomes. Confident to tackle a wide range of issues. Takes ownership of requirements/issues and ensures they are resolved to meet objectives. Very organised and responsive. To all recruitment agencies – We have a dedicated in-house recruitment team responsible for identifying and hiring top talent. 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