- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, trading agreements, vendor agreements, technology agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- Take on responsibility for the entire contracting cycle - from initial draft to execution, working with business teams to drive contract negotiations to timely and successful completion.
- Provide legal advice that supports the design and implementation of new products.
- Advise on the regulatory aspects of cross-border client and counterparty relationships.
- Support the development of the business in new locations.
- Monitor and advise on regulatory developments that may impact the business strategy.
- Advise on corporate and governance matters.
- Develop and administer internal processes to ensure quick and efficient delivery of legal service.
- Prepare board resolutions, papers and minutes.
- Support organization of board meetings, directors' training, and related matters.
- Organise for execution and filing of relevant reports, returns, board papers and other documents.
- Responsible for providing exemplary corporate governance and corporate authorities advice concerning all aspects of proposed corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and divestments.
- Be a trusted adviser to the Directors and their key point of contact for all corporate governance and Board-related matters.
- Qualified as a lawyer to practice in the UK or similar qualification.
- At least 4 years of relevent post-qualification experience.
- Experience in commercial, corporate or finance law.
- Experience reviewing and drafting contracts.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, often with a high level of ambiguity and change.
- Experience gained both in established as well as high growth/start-up companies would be advantageous but is not necessary.
- Experience in financial services, ideally in a trading or execution business.
- Ideally, a qualified Chartered Secretary or studying towards an ICSA qualification is beneficial but not essential.
- Solutions-focused, with good judgement when it comes to problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels with business clients and across borders.
- Highly motivated, strategic, and detail-oriented individual, with the ability to proactively organise a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgement with minimal supervision.
- Possess the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated excellence in corporate governance administration and advice, including business advisory support as a Company Secretary or legal adviser.
Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Bruin
Description
Legal Counsel
Role: Permanent Full-Time
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus
Reporting to: General Counsel
WFH: Hybrid working model
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel with a positive team-oriented mentality to support our growing team.
The ideal candidate will be a corporate commercial lawyer with an appetite for immersion in the emerging asset class of digital assets, an aptitude for problem-solving, and a commitment to a business in a scaling phase.
You will also be responsible for the management of 4 entities across different jurisdictions and will also support the overall strategy for the full range of corporate secretarial work.
Legal Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience Required
Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.