Legal Counsel (derivatives/trading)

M&G

London, United Kingdom
Negotiate trading documentation
Drafting derivatives trading documentation
Buy-side asset management advice
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work

Job Summary

  • Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.
  • The core responsibility of the role will be to negotiate and deliver trading documentation but the successful candidate will also work closely with product and investment teams as part of the design and structuring of new product offering, providing strategic legal advice and pragmatic trading solutions to help deliver the trading investment strategy for clients.
  • At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond.

Matching Summary

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate trading documentation
  • Drafting derivatives trading documentation
  • Buy-side asset management advice
  • Regulatory framework understanding
  • English proficiency (contract negotiation)

Nice-to-have

  • Willingness to challenge and debate
  • Collaborating within the team
  • Adapt to changing priorities
  • Cross-border derivatives transactions

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years PQE
  • Qualified lawyer
  • Strong academic background

Work Rights

Not specified

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