Full job descriptionLegal and Regulatory Counsel - Financial Services
Overview
We are seeking an experienced legal and regulatory counsel to join a global financial technology business. You will provide commercially driven legal advice across regulatory matters and commercial contracts, acting as a key partner to the wider organisation including sales, product and senior management. A global mindset and collaborative approach are essential to success in this role.
The Role
You will report into the Head of Legal & Regulatory based in Stockholm and work closely with colleagues across London, India, New York and Israel.
Regulatory Responsibilities
*Managing day-to-day regulatory matters across the UK, US, EU and APAC
*Advising on the legal and regulatory implications of new products and services
*Preparing and submitting licensing applications and regulatory correspondence
*Monitoring regulatory developments and driving implementation across the business
*Filing notifications and submissions with regulatory authorities within prescribed deadlines
*Supporting regulatory audits by coordinating information across internal teams
*Drafting responses to regulatory consultations
*Maintaining an up-to-date tracker and repository of regulatory advice
Contract Responsibilities
*Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including client contracts, service agreements, data and licensing contracts, confidentiality agreements, intragroup agreements and information security addendums
*Updating contracts to reflect new products, services or emerging risks
*Drafting fee letters for bespoke commercial arrangements
*Developing and maintaining contract playbooks and sales guidance
*Keeping contracts current in response to evolving market practices
Qualifications & Experience
*Qualified lawyer in the UK and/or US
*3-4 years post-qualification experience in a legal role at a regulated financial services firm such as a bank, brokerage, exchange or trading venue, or as a financial services lawyer at a law firm
*Demonstrated experience handling regulatory matters in both the UK and US
*Experience drafting and negotiating complex financial services contracts
Skills
*Commercially minded with a strong service orientation
*Able to deliver accurate work quickly within agreed deadlines
*Strong judgement in managing risk and stakeholder expectations
*Adaptable and able to reprioritise in a fast-moving environment
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Able to work independently and know when to escalate
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail