Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer

The role

The Associate Legal Counsel will provide legal advice to stakeholders globally on financial, regulatory, and governance matters. The role involves drafting relationship agreements, designing new products, and supporting corporate structuring.

What you will do

• Drafting and advising on relationship agreements and terms with customers including ISDA and FX T&Cs
• Contributing to the design and implementation of new products including cryptocurrency and foreign exchange derivatives
• Preparing customer documentation for complex structures such as funds and SPVs
• Working with Front Office, Treasury, Risk, HR, and Operations to resolve queries
• Structuring and executing strategic initiatives such as refinancings and negotiations with banking partners
• Representing Ebury in interaction with clients, counterparties, banking partners, and industry bodies
• Preparing templates, playbooks, procedures, and self-service material
• Advising on corporate structuring matters to maintain and develop Ebury's corporate structure
• Drafting and negotiating agreements for business and operational activity with third parties and on an intragroup basis
• Helping the legal team improve processes using AI

Required qualifications

• A proactive mindset and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• A legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury has a significant presence
• At least 3 years of legal experience in either banking and finance or derivatives
• Fluent in English (C1, advanced level)
• Ability to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Nice to have

• Interest in the fintech sector and financial products

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Dedicated Mentorship
• Cutting-Edge Technology
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture
• Generous Benefits Package including health care and social benefits
• Central Office with excellent transport links

About the company

Ebury is a fast-growing fintech leader that delivers integrated solutions including business accounts, hedging, and financing. The company employs over 2000 people across nearly 70 cities.