About the Position
- We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Junior Legal Counsel (NQ-2 PQE) to provide critical support to our Legal and Compliance team in London. You’ll work alongside our experienced colleagues, handling commercial contracts and projects across a wide range of legal work.
- You’ll also provide clear, practical advice to various teams across the firm and help draft, review and negotiate ETF authorised participant agreements, market maker agreements, broker agreements, terms of business, non-disclosure agreements, intercompany agreements and other trading-related contracts.
- Additional responsibilities may include:
- Reviewing other documents in relation to corporate actions
- Responding to inquiries regarding existing and new contracts
- Updating and maintaining templates in line with internal guidelines
- Advising on company law and corporate governance
- Providing direct legal support to trading desks on new business initiatives
- Liaising with external counsel and other external advisers
- Supporting colleagues across our global offices
About You
- A qualified lawyer in England and Wales (other jurisdictions may be considered) with up to 2 years of post-qualification experience
- Have experience with corporate or financial transactions at a trading firm, hedge fund or law firm, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Having some regulatory experience would be a plus, but is not essential
- Proactive; able to take initiative and drive negotiations forward
- Organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Able to problem-solve and work independently on complex tasks
- Confident when interacting with all levels of management
- Positive, responsible and professional in attitude and presence
- Fluent in English
- If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.
