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Contracts Manager - FS

EJ Legal Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Contracts Manager position is available at a leading international securities finance firm in St James, focusing on legal and regulatory operations.
  • The role requires managing and centralizing commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
  • Candidates should have experience on the buy side, particularly with regulatory filings, GMRAs, ISDAs, and NDAs, along with a proven track record in drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000 and emphasizes an excellent work/life balance with a hybrid working arrangement.
  • This role represents a unique opportunity to be the first in-house legal hire at a firm that has collaborated with Magic Circle firms for 20 years.
A really unusual opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join leading international securities finance firm in St James to play a pivotal role in their legal and regulatory operations.As the Contracts Manager, you will be instrumental in managing and centralising the firm’s commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, and providing vital support to the board. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to uphold the firm's commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance. The firm is small, with offices in New York and London, and they have an excellent work/life balance, typically working until 3:30 or 4pm daily.The firm has worked closely with Magic Circle firms as their external counsel since their inception 20 years ago, these relationships will continue, you would be their first in-house legal hire. As such, the successful Contract Manager can look forward to a high level or responsibility and autonomy from the off.Key Responsibilities
  • Handling regulatory filings with SEC, FCA, and authorities in the Cayman Islands and Ireland.
  • Managing and negotiating GMRAs, ISDAs, and NDAs.
  • Drafting a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Attending board meetings and drafting minutes.
  • Monitoring and interpreting, new regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborating with external counsel to resolve legal matters effectively.
  • Creating and managing an effective and centralised system for commercial contracts.
About you:The ideal Contacts Manager will have experience on the buy side, in particular:
  • Familiarity with regulatory filings and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Extensive experience with GMRAs, ISDAs, and NDAs.
  • A proven track record of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with board members, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.
In return, the successful Contract Manager will receive:
  • A competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
  • An outstanding work/life balance within a supportive and professional environment.
  • The opportunity to be part of a small, extremely successful and collegiate company at the forefront of the securities finance industry.
How to ApplyIf you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with significant international exposure, please submit your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.