Prime Brokerage Attorney
Posted 1 week ago by Integreon
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Prime Brokerage Attorney role involves providing legal expertise in prime brokerage, credit, and distribution agreements for a client in the UK or US. The position is contract-based, starting mid-August and lasting until November, requiring candidates with specialized knowledge in securities lending and derivatives. Ideal candidates will have strong regulatory understanding and proven contract negotiation skills. This role is suited for attorneys with extensive experience in the prime brokerage sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in processing prime brokerage, credit, and distribution agreements.
- Handle related documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Negotiate and draft trading-related agreements with prime brokers and derivatives counterparties.
- Provide legal advice on securities lending and derivatives transactions.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in prime brokerage, securities lending, and derivatives.
- Strong regulatory understanding of rules governing securities lending and broker-dealers.
- Extensive experience with equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage.
- Familiarity with Master Confirmation Agreements and similar documentation.
- Proven contract negotiation skills, including drafting and advising on agreements.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Job Title Prime Brokerage Attorney
Location US or UK
Employment type/duration Contract starting mid August to November
Salary/ Day rate Competitive PAYE or Fixed term contract only.
Role Profile Integreon is currently working with a client and seeking PB (prime brokerage) experienced attorneys/Lawyers in UK and US to assist them processing prime brokerage, credit, distribution agreements, and related documentation.
Skills Required Ideal candidates should possess prime brokerage expertise, including securities lending, derivatives, and associated documentation, along with a strong regulatory understanding of rules governing securities lending, derivatives, issuers, and broker-dealers. Additional qualifications include extensive derivatives experience, particularly with equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage, as well as familiarity with Master Confirmation Agreements and similar documentation. Candidates should also have proven contract negotiation skills, including drafting, negotiating, and advising on trading-related agreements with prime brokers and derivatives counterparties.
If you’re open to exploring this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today!