Legal Counsel Trading and Markets Global Investment Management

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Bruin are currently seeking candidates for their open Legal Counsel Trading and Markets Global Investment Management position in London, United Kingdom through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Legal Counsel Trading and Markets Global Investment Management role such as with an industry leading company like Bruin?

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The Role

Responsible for a broad range of legal matters covering the firm’s  trading and investment activity supporting the Investment Management  Fixed Income team

In this role you will:

• Primarily focus on the legal, regulatory, and policy needs of  the Investment Management  Fixed Income Team
• Work with the active and index Fixed Income portfolio managers and provide legal services related to investing in, and trading of, fixed income securities and investments.
• Work closely with members of the Global Trading and Markets Legal Team on global legal matters
• Assist with new business initiatives for the Fixed Income Group, including product launches.
• Ensure that the  Fixed Income Group complies with relevant laws and regulations.
• Evaluate legislative and regulatory developments related to portfolio management in the fixed income space.

Qualifications and attributes

• Qualified lawyer with  experience of fixed income securities and regulations and ideally experience high yield debt trading and issuing
• Experience providing legal services related to portfolio management, investments, and debt offerings.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of legal issues surrounding the trading of fixed income instruments and broader understanding of a variety of asset types.
• Experience on regulation, particularly in the context of UCITS products in Ireland and the UK, and EU / UK MiFID requirements. Familiarity with AIFs and the EU / UK Securitisation frameworks an advantage.
• A demonstrated ability to work on legal issues and to manage a varied and changing caseload.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder relationship management, negotiation and drafting skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on demanding legal issues and to tight deadlines.

The firm has a flexible working policy of 3 days / week in the office located in City with an attractive compensation package

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

Apply now and a member of the team at Bruin will get in touch with you to discuss your career options further.

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