GRS Legal - Opportunities

ISDA negotiator

GRS Legal

Salary : £40000 - 50000
Location : UK > London
Reference : PTL/396900

Our client, a very well known Investment Manager requires an ISDA negotiator to join them on a permanent basis. To be considered for this role you should already have prior experience of negotiating prime brokerage agreements, ISDA agreements and other derivatives documentation. Candidates with around 2 years' experience may be well suited for this role but, of course, candidates with more or less relevant experience will also be considered. An Investment Banking or Prime Brokerage background is likely to be advantageous.This role involves a heavy element of negotiating with Investment Managers and Broker Personnel as well as handling negotiations from start to finish. You should be confident and capable of working with minimal supervision.As there is an element of this role which involves liaising with people outside of the immediate team and also outside of the business, you should have good communication skills and should be good at building and maintaining relationships.This is an excellent opportunity to gain permanent work in the current market and to settle in to a very busy and well supported team.

Employee Share Plan Lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : £Negotiable
Location : UK > London
Reference : TGB/MSW 1

Our client, a leading asset management company are seeking an interim employee share plan lawyer. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful company in a challenging and interesting role working in a team of 7-8. The role will include: · Support globally for HRBPs· Compensation/Payroll and Share Plan Administration with complex share and loan plan programme and compromise agreementsThe successful candidate will have responsibility for discussions/negotiations with solicitors acting for redundant employees to achieve a signed compromise agreement (UK)/termination agreement (other locations) as well as being responsible for setting up and following a robust settlement process including loan offset process, share vesting and exercise, payroll and global payroll withholding and reporting to deadlines consistent with the signed compromise agreements. Candidates will also be expected to produce management information.Candidates should have at least 3 years professional experience within employment law and must have extensive experience working with employee share plans and would ideally have in house experience.Strong interpersonal skills are a must due to the nature of the role as is a high level of computer literacy, especially in regards to Excel and data management.

Capital Markets Solicitor

GRS Legal

Salary : Competitive
Location : UK > London
Reference : PTL 344100

Our client is a leading US law firm and requires a UK qualified lawyer with Capital Markets experience to join them on a permanent basis. Ideally this role would suit someone with around 3 years Capital Markets experience but candidates with a different level of relevant experience may also be considered. Strong academics are essential as is a background from a well recognised Law Firm with a strong reputation in Capital Markets work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well known law firm and develop your legal skills within a challenging and well-regarded legal environment.

Dual Qualified Lawyer (Luxembourg/UK)

GRS Legal

Salary : Competitive
Location : UK > London
Reference : PTL/388800

Our client is looking for a dual Luxembourg /UK qualified lawyer with restructuring and distressed investments experience to join their London office. The role will involve advising London based international companies within the Financial Services Sector on their investments in Luxembourg. The work covers a broad range of investments including commercial real estate funds and debt to distressed corporate debt and turnaround financing as well as private equity business acquisitions out of distressed situations. This role will entail acting on the acquisition, financing and resolution of distressed businesses and assets. Due to the nature of this work there will be an element of travel involved.To be considered for this role you should have:-Dual qualification as detailed above.Experience in cross border work and transactional management with a reputable Luxembourg or international firm. · A knowledge/background of insolvency and/or company law and/or banking or real estate.

Senior In-house Solicitor

GRS Legal

Salary : £60,000 +
Location : UK > South East
Reference : LE/ JR 379200

A leading national insurer is currently recruiting for two roles within their legal department at the mid to senior level.Working as part of a small, close-knit team, the role will also provide you with the opportunity to take an integral role in core business functions. Legal duties will include: -Dealing with compliance/ regulatory matters including ICOBSInternal audit and risk managementDealing with various contractual matters including; distribution, affinity, terms of business, appointed representatives, binding authorities, services, outsourcing, broker funding, licensingAdvising the business on data protection and competition issuesIn addition to the legal aspect of the role, you will also have a real opportunity to interface with the commercial functions, acting as a business advisor, rather than a purely legal one. The size of the team means you get real hands on experience and will pay a pivotal role within the company.Successful candidates are likely to have at least 3 years’ experience in general insurance, coming either from an in-house or a private practice background. Experience of FSA regulation and practice is essential whilst knowledge of data protection and competition would be an advantage.

Senior In-house Solicitor

GRS Legal

Salary : £60,000 +
Location : UK > South East
Reference : LE/ JR 379200

A leading national insurer is currently recruiting for two roles within their legal department at the mid to senior level. Working as part of a small, close-knit team, the role will also provide you with the opportunity to take an integral role in core business functions. Legal duties will include: -· Dealing with compliance/ regulatory matters including ICOBS· Internal audit and risk management· Dealing with various contractual matters including; distribution, affinity, terms of business, appointed representatives, binding authorities, services, outsourcing, broker funding, licensing · Advising the business on data protection and competition issuesIn addition to the legal aspect of the role, you will also have a real opportunity to interface with the commercial functions, acting as a business advisor, rather than a purely legal one. The size of the team means you get real hands on experience and will pay a pivotal role within the company. Successful candidates are likely to have at least 3 years’ experience in general insurance, coming either from an in-house or a private practice background. Experience of FSA regulation and practice is essential whilst knowledge of data protection and competition would be an advantage.

Legal Advisor

GRS Legal

Salary : £70k+
Location : UK > London
Reference : LMN1234

A world class bank is looking for a lawyer to join its retail banking team. The role will sit within their personal Financial Services (PFS) team and will report directly to the deputy head of legal. A good knowledge of banking law is essential. A good working knowledge of consumer credit and consumer finance products would also be beneficial as the team looks after the following products: bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, loans and savings products. Expert drafting skills and sound knowledge of the regulatory environment that financial services businesses operate in are necessary. The ability to work with minimal supervision, but also as a member of a team and with attention to detail is important.

Lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : £65-£75k
Location : UK
Reference : LMN2345

This organisation is heavily involved in the growth of the AIM market. This role is a management position within the AIM Regulation team. They are looking for a qualified lawyer with the ability to lead a team of 8 professionals within this team.It would involve the provision of guidance on the AIM rules to market participants, maintaining working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders monitoring the conduct of Nominated Advisers and development of the skilled and experienced team.It is a fantastic opportunity for a corporate lawyers with AIM experience or a regulatory lawyer with understands the AIM market.It offers a fast paced working environment with a strong team atmosphere and top quality interesting work.

Legal Counsel

GRS Legal

Salary : £65,000.00 p/a
Location : UK > London
Reference : FG/PTL

We have a very exciting permanent opportunity for a lawyer with funds and/or derivatives experience. This is an ideal role for a lawyer who is looking for a varied, challenging and highly lucrative position within the London office of an established and extremely successful international asset manager. Applicants must be qualified lawyers and must have funds and/or derivatives experience from either a leading private practice firm or from an In-House Legal team within the Financial Services Sector. This role offers the rare opportunity to handle both funds and derivatives work rather than having to specialise in just one of these areas. The role also offers the benefits associated of working for a smaller legal team in that you will have the opportunity to diversify beyond funds and derivatives as the business demands it . However, sound technical experience and understanding is essential for the role. This client offers a highly competitive total remuneration package when compared to others within the sector.Due to their increased workload, our client wants this lawyer to join them as soon as possible and certainly by the start of February 2009.

Company Commercial Legal Counsel- Russian

GRS Legal

Salary : 40,000-62,000 plus bonus
Location : UK > London
Reference : KB338600

An exciting opportunity has arisen within an international financial services organisation for a Company Commercial Legal Counsel to join their Legal team. The team of six legal counsel's cover a wide variety of legal matters arising from numerous jurisdictions world-wide. They are looking for a Russian speaking lawyer to join the team and cover the legal issues arising from Russia and also other international locations. The role will involve working on a wide variety of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters and may also involve liaising with external counsel with regards to litigation. There may also be some travel involved. The candidate must be legally qualified in their own jurisdiction with relevant experience and be fluent in English and Russian. If this position appeals please apply immediately.

ISDA Negotiator

GRS Legal

Salary : £30-45 per hour
Location : UK > London
Reference : LE/MSW/356700

Leading financial services organisation seeks an experienced master agreement negotiator to join their legal team on an interim basis for initially two months to start as soon as possible.Candidates will be working in a team of four and will be responsible for the negotiation and completion of Master Agreements and related collateral agreements (ISDA, ISDA CSA, AFB, Repo and exchange traded derivatives).Any commercial or funds experience is a plus! Apply ASAP!

Professional Support Lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : Competitive
Location : UK > London
Reference : PTL

We are currently acting for a number of magic circle and other leading Private Practice law firms who require Professional Support lawyers on a permanent basis. These roles are either Banking & Finance focussed or Insolvency focussed and so to be considered for these opportunities you must have relevant experience in either of these areas of already.

Senior Legal Counsel- In-House

GRS Legal

Salary : Competitive
Location : UK > London
Reference : KB/332200

A well respected international financial services organisation is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to report directly in to the Head of Legal. The team of international lawyers support the sales and marketing teams and handle a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters in a variety of jurisdictions. The Senior Legal Counsel will manage two more junior lawyers who handle all legal matters arising in Asia, Russia, Central Europe and the Balkans. The matters covered will include; general commercial matters, agency agreements, M&A, data protection, e-commerce, and regulatory work. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years experience in corporate and/or commercial work and have a strong training from private practice or in-house. Additional language skills and managerial responsibility will certainly be an advantage though neither is essential.

Lawyer - Structured Credit

GRS Legal

Salary : £350-450 per day
Location : UK > London
Reference : LE/MSW/364100

Financial services organisation seeks an experienced structured credit lawyer to join their team on an interim basis for initially a six month project. Candidates must have extensive CDO and CLO experience and be available at short notice. Candidates from an in-house background or from private practice will be considered.APPLY ASAP!

Competition Lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : £competitive
Location : UK
Reference : Arr1

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced competition lawyer to join a thriving UK competition team. The successful candidate will enjoy a mix of behavioural and transactional work in this full service team. Essential requirements are expertise in the crossover between antitrust(Arts. 81/82) and state aid, procurement and general EU law. This opportunity offers a supportive environment with an excellent work life balance in one of the leading competition teams in the city.

Corporate/Commercial Counsel- In-house- Energy

GRS Legal

Salary : £competitive
Location : UK > London
Reference : KB/355800

An exciting position has arisen within a well respected Oil and Gas company in the centre of London for a a Corporate and Commercial legal counsel. The role will be working very closely and reporting in to the General Counsel, who you will assist working on larger litigious matters and projects. You will also act as lead counsel on a variety of matters including; corporate. commercial, regulatory, competition, and litigation or manage external counsel on more intricate matters. The position does not require knowledge of the energy market, however, an interest in this sector is a must.

EU Competition lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : £competitive
Location : Europe - Other > Belgium
Reference : arr 2766

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EU Competition lawyer to join a leading law firm based in Brussels You will have excellent academics and experience from a top tier UK or Brussels competition practice and be a fluent German speaker with 2-5 years post qualification experience. You can expect a diverse and high calibre work load in a range of sectors with roughly a 50/50 split between transactional and behavioural work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading practice and further your career with a forward thinking and reputable Magic Circle firm

Legal Counsel

GRS Legal

Salary : £35-45 per hour
Location : UK > London
Reference : LE/MSW/04

Our client is a key player in the UK banking market. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced commercial lawyer for a 12 month contract role within their legal team. Excellent drafting skills required, together with ability to handle a broad financial services and related commercial caseload. Prior in-house experience is highly desirable as is exposure to a broad range of commercial agreements including: outsourcing agreements, agency agreements, referral agreements, marketing agreements, IT agreements and other supplier agreements as well as letters of intent and confidentiality agreements.

Legal Counsel

GRS Legal

Salary : £40-50 per hour
Location : UK > London
Reference : LE/MSW/03

Leading investment bank seeks and experienced derivatives lawyer initially for six months, though they believe the position will extend beyond this period. Ideally candidates will be coming from a top tier law firm or investment bank where they will have gained solid experience of OTC derivatives and structured credit derivatives.

Funds Lawyer

GRS Legal

Salary : £350 – 400 per day
Location : UK
Reference : LE/MSW/347800

Leading global investment services firm seeks a funds lawyer to join their team of nine for approximately six months to cover maternity. The role reports into the Deputy General Counsel and requires solid experience within the asset management industry. Fund litigation experience would be of particular interest to them as they are currently in the process of winding up a fund of hedge fund. The role is to start at the end of October. Apply ASAP!