Job Description

The Role:

Euroclear are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their UK Legal Team. You will be part of a local team in the UK and will be part of a larger legal, governance and regulatory division located across multiple jurisdictions. The UK team is primarily responsible for supporting Euroclear’s UK securities settlement business (Euroclear UK & International) as well as contributing to the activities of the wider Euroclear Group.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the systemic role of financial market infrastructures in the operation of the UK economy and the legal and regulatory framework supporting this.
• Advise on new product launches and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and advise on new laws and regulations that are relevant to the business.
• Answer legal questions arising from operational queries from the business or external clients.
• Update contractual documentation.
• Provide legal advice and support the business and financial crime team on issues relating to AML/KYC issues and UK, US and EU sanctions.

Skills required:

• Qualified lawyer, ideally 2+ years PQE.
• A corporate, company law, banking/capital markets, financial services or financial technology background is desirable but not essential.
• An interest in the opportunities presented by developments in financial technology and how legal frameworks can be adapted to accommodate this is essential.
• Is highly effective at establishing relationships in a pan-European context with colleagues from multiple legal entities across the Group.
• Able to provide clear advice to colleagues of varying levels of seniority and skill sets within the business.
• An understanding of how to leverage AI tools such as CoPilot in the legal context.

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Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear