Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides expert and strategic legal advice in the field of banking, financial, regulatory and capital markets laws.
• Provides legal support to transactions, contract review, legal research and analysis.
• Negotiates, sets up, updates and cross-checks framework agreements, master agreements (ISDA documentation, documentation related to listed and unlisted derivatives), documentation to set-up account control agreements, delegation and reporting agreements (EMIR compliant), term-sheets, collateral documents and guarantees (under Luxembourg, French, English law, Monaco law), relating to transactions on the regulated market, over-the-counter, structured products and temporary transfers of securities, warrants & master confirmation agreements for derivatives.
• Provides legal support to the trading activity and derivatives transactions, as needed.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments and advises on actions required to comply with the applicable obligations related to the investment activities of the companies (including, filings, disclosures, reporting etc).
• Reviews and negotiates facilities, loans, prime brokerage agreements, related security packages (banks and securities accounts, co-debtors obligations etc), release and reliance letters, support letters, NDAs, legal opinions.
• Assists with the opening and maintenance of private banking and corporate investment banking relationships.
• Provides guidance on managing legal risks, and on policies and procedures.
• Handling a variety of legal matters relating to the day-to-day business of the Group.
• Ensures the Group Companies’ compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Degree in Law from a well-respected University. (Please state grades on your application/CV).
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience relevant to the role, with a hedge fund, investment bank, investment firm or law firm is essential.
• Strong knowledge of EMIR, market abuse regulation, financial collateral laws, securities law, derivative contracts.
• Knowledge of applicable KYC/AML rules for client onboarding.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, including excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, understanding the importance of deadlines.
• High attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Open-minded, team player with a hands-on personality able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Positive can-do attitude is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (German/or French is considered an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office.

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