About this role
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"72d9cead-5d7c-511f-a089-41bc1b2ad175|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"253",201341983,"2",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial,Times New Roman",268442635,"22",469775450,"Body text Optiver",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"BodytextOptiver",335572020,"1",469778324,"Zsysbasis Optiver"]}">Legal Europe is a trusted partner to the business, playing a critical role in enabling commercial growth while managing legal and regulatory risk for our </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">European trading</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> businesses</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">We're</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> looking for an experienced financial markets lawyer who can </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">operate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> as a trusted adviser to the business from day one. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> lead complex negotiations, advise senior stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and take ownership of significant legal </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">matters</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> in a fast-moving environment where </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">your</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> advice has </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">direct commercial</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> impact.</span></span></p> <p><strong>What you'll do </strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"72d9cead-5d7c-511f-a089-41bc1b2ad175|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"253",201341983,"2",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial,Times New Roman",268442635,"22",469775450,"Body text Optiver",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"BodytextOptiver",335572020,"1",469778324,"Zsysbasis Optiver"]}">As a Senior Legal </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Counsel,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> you</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> will work closely with trading, compliance, risk, finance, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">operations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and technology teams</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">. You will support the businesses and trading desks covered by the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Legal </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Europe </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">team, including our European listed derivatives, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">commodities,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and systematic trading businesses. The role is primarily focused on listed markets and market infrastructure.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Proximity to trading is fundamental to the way we work. You will partner directly with traders and business leaders, developing a deep understanding of the products, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">markets,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and commercial </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> of the desks you support. Experience advising on </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">relevant </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">trading products or market structures will be a significant advantage.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":2,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":253}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Your responsibilities will include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Leading legal support for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">key </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">business initiatives and acting as the primary legal adviser to assigned trading desks.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Advising </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">traders and business stakeholder</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">s on legal issues arising from market making, exchange trading, listed derivatives, clearing and related market infrastructure.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">C</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">hallenging stakeholders where </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">appropriate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">helping shape </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">commercial outcomes through clear, pragmatic legal advice.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Drafting, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">reviewing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and negotiating </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">trading and commercial documentation, including: </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">futures and options clearing agreements;</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">prime brokerage agreements;</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">execution, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">brokerage</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and market access agreements;</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">exchange and market infrastructure documentation;</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">market data, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">connectivity</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and trading technology agreements; and</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">other commercial agreements supporting the trading business.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Providing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> pragmatic advice on market structure, trading regulation, market </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">conduct</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and legal risk affecting the European trading business.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Working closely with </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">our c</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">ompliance and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">r</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">isk </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">teams </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">to develop </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">practical solutions that appropriately balance business </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and legal risk.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Supporting strategic projects, including new market launches, legal entity </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">expansions,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">growth initiatives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Managing external counsel where specialist jurisdictional or product expertise is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">required</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Developing scalable legal processes, templates, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">playbooks</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver"> and technology-enabled solutions that improve the effectiveness of the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">l</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">egal function.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver">Contributing to the continued development of Legal as a proactive, commercially focused business partner</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":253}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text Optiver" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"72d9cead-5d7c-511f-a089-41bc1b2ad175|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"253",201341983,"2",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial,Times New Roman",268442635,"22",469775450,"Body text Optiver",201340122,"
- LOCATION
- London, United Kingdom
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Not specified
- POSTED
- Nov 7, 2026
- CLOSING
- Dec 22, 2026
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