Legal Counsel
Jump TradingAbout the Role
Jump Trading Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in derivatives and trading agreements to join its global legal team, collaborating with the firm to negotiate and provide legal advice on derivatives transactions and other trading-related matters. The role involves work on a variety of transactions and agreements, including derivatives agreements, prime brokerage agreements, and other broker relationship contracts, as well as a range of other agreements needed to meet the ongoing needs of a diversified trading firm.
- Work with business development, trading, treasury, risk and clearing teams to assess the needs of the firm, advise internal constituents, and lead negotiations with derivatives and financing counterparties across all asset classes.
- Counsel business units on contract strategy, explaining contractual risks and obligations while suggesting strategies, alternatives, and negotiating contracts.
- Identify potential regulatory issues relating to derivatives trading and work with compliance, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel to mitigate risks.
- Work closely with global legal team members and support business initiatives across time zones, and assist on internal legal department projects and initiatives.
This role is based in the Hong Kong office with the expectation of being onsite. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with business teams and provide guidance on a wide range of legal issues in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong or another comparable jurisdiction
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience
- Full professional proficiency in Mandarin
- Substantial knowledge regarding, and substantial experience negotiating, trading-related documentation, with a focus on ISDA documentation, prime brokerage agreements, futures and OTC clearing agreements, repurchase agreements, and electronic trading agreements
- Working knowledge of regulations related to derivatives and trading
- Experience working on derivatives transactions in the Asia Pacific region
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new subjects and business areas quickly
- Aptitude for easily explaining complex legal issues to business partners
- Ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
- Prior in-house experience, including at a financial services firm, is a plus
- Reliable and predictable availability
- Well versed in derivatives and regulatory matters
- Strong attention to detail, intellectually curious and resourceful
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across offices and departments
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, and tailor messages to various audiences