Junior Legal Counsel

Fancy helping to shape the future of FinTech?
We have always been innovators. In 1996 we were the first company to share exchange rate information, free of charge on the internet. Today, we are a world leading online trading group.

Join us to:

• Help build the future of online trading 
• Be part of a culture driven by integrity and global impact
• Become part of an award-winning company - check out our full list of awards here

We are only as good as our people. Luckily, our people are the best. Join us! 

How do we work?
 

Joining us you will be a part of a global Legal Team and you will report to the Assistant General Counsel in New York. We are looking for a proactive, hands-on legal professional who takes true ownership, actively manages legal risks, and drives corporate governance excellence across our retail brokerage. In this role, you will shape our day-to-day legal landscape, collaborating with commercial and compliance teams to negotiate business agreements - from NDAs to global commercial partnerships - that drive impact and ensure compliance on a global scale.

We work in a hybrid model - we would love to meet you in the office 2 days a week with respect to your own commitments.

In this role, you will:

• Manage day-to-day legal matters arising from US and Canadian operations, including matters relating to corporate governance.

• Advise on and negotiate a wide range of commercial arrangements relating to the North American business.

• Anticipate, identify and escalate legal issues of concern.

• Play a supporting role within the Legal Department in connection with all legal matters, including relating to employment, intellectual property, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance-related issues and any and all other legal issues that may arise globally.

• Support the delivery of strategic projects for the Legal Department.

• Contribute to team development, scaling, efficiency and improvement.

What skillset do you need to be successful in this role?

• Min. 2 years of hands-on experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel, but impact matters more than years.

• Strong foundation in corporate governance.

• Bar membership in good standing, or currently in pursuit of an apprenticeship/qualification towards it.

• Ability to manage complexity - making sense of high-quantity or contradictory information to solve problems.

• Planning and organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results on time.

• Strategic thinking with a detail-oriented approach to execution, compliance, and proactive risk management.

Nice to have

• Working experience in FinTech, the FX/trading sector, derivatives, payment services, or cryptocurrency from a commercial and legal perspective.

• Regulatory experience within the global financial services industry.

Your perspective matters. We encourage you to apply even if you are hesitant about meeting every single qualification. We are excited to see what you can bring to the team!

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