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Are you an experienced lawyer looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial services sector? This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a leading custody and securities services business, providing strategic legal guidance and supporting innovative products and services across multiple jurisdictions.

The Client

Our client is a leading global financial services organization with a strong presence across EMEA. They are seeking a Custody Lawyer (Vice President level) to join their in-house legal team. The business partners with prominent institutional clients worldwide and is known for driving innovation, delivering complex financial solutions, and supporting high-value transactional work.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role working closely with the custody and securities services business. The position involves supporting product development, advising on regulatory changes, and providing day-to-day legal guidance. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation and contracts across EMEA, including Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK.
• Advising on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the custody and securities services business.
• Collaborating with product, business, and compliance teams to assess and implement new regulatory requirements.
• Assessing legal risk, reviewing policies and procedures, and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Managing external counsel on specialist matters when required.
• Participating in projects that impact operational and legal processes, including implementing new business initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders globally across legal, compliance, tax, credit, and other corporate functions.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, gained either in private practice or in-house.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to partner with the business to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Background in securities services or financial operations is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Exposure to a high-profile, global legal team and cross-border work.
• Opportunity to work on innovative financial products and cutting-edge regulatory issues.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment with significant career development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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