In-house Legal Counsel - FS Regulation
We are working with a leading financial institution who is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer to join its Markets Advisory and Documentation team.
The role will focus on advising on regulatory matters impacting derivatives and funding documentation, supporting regulatory change initiatives, and work closely with stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk, and business functions.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE from a leading law firm or another financial institution and strong financial markets regulatory experience.
Key requirements:
* Strong knowledge of derivatives and funding products
* Experience with EMIR clearing and reporting obligations
* Understanding of IM/VM requirements and capital/netting frameworks
* Knowledge of CCP documentation, clearing agreements, and Terms of Business
* Familiarity with MiFID requirements
* Experience implementing regulatory change across legal documentation
* Strong stakeholder management and project delivery skills
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