Legal Counsel

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CMC MARKETS PLC, City of Westminster

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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CMC MARKETS PLC

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Assisting the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets' objectives as part of a full service legal team
Specific provision of capital markets, trading related and commercial advice to relevant internal teams
Drafting and negotiating a variety of trade and share related contracts, including : CMC's client-facing terms of business;
Capital raising documentation and prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs);
Also getting involved in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial general and other types of contracts, including : IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services and SaaS contracts);
general marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts); outsourcing contracts; market data agreements; a broad range of institutional / partner agreements;
property agreements (leases and licenses); engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax);
Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business
Demonstrating strong teamworking skills and liaising with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared
Adept at monitoring, tracking and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters
Monitoring legal updates and sharing relevant information with other Legal Team members
Identifying and actioning key process, procedure and systems improvements within the Legal Team
Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development
Assisting the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC's business
Reviewing marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team
Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform
Assisting the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence
Providing legal support and advice to CMC's overseas branches and offices
Ensuring that changes to CMC's terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law
Assisting with the expansion of CMC's global businesses and cross border considerations, such as new office openings
Ensuring CMC's intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent IP infringements
To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice
To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received
To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC's business
Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training
When dealing with customers, clients or colleagues, ensuring that we provide a clear, fair and consistently high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
Undertaking such other duties, training and / or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role

Essential
3PQE+ solicitor qualified in England and Wales. Solicitors that have qualified in other jurisdictions will be considered if they can demonstrate a commitment to qualify to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and have the necessary experience
Prior litigation / dispute resolution experience or data privacy experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner
Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate
Experience of working in the financial services sector

Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets (CMC) has become one of the world's leading online financial trading businesses. CMC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and serves retail and institutional clients through regulated offices and branches in 13 countries.

Legal Counsel

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