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In-house Leal Counsel: Trading Vendor, New York

Kite Human Capital • New York, NY 10261 • Posted 2 days ago

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In-house Legal Counsel opportunity at a rapid-growth financial technology start-up in New York. The role involves reporting directly to the General Counsel in a team of 3, focusing on legal execution, particularly in commercial and contract negotiations. Experience in financial services, preferably with a background in trading venues or derivatives execution, is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the General Counsel
  • Focus on legal execution, particularly in commercial and contract negotiations

Qualifications

Required

  • Experienced in-house legal counsel
  • NY bar standing
  • Proficiency in broad in-house legal execution
  • Preference for experience in commercial and contract negotiations

Preferred

  • Broker-dealer background

Full Job Description

In-house Leal Counsel: Trading Vendor, New York


In-house Legal Counsel opportunity at a rapid-growth financial technology start-up in New York. You would report directly to the General Counsel in a team of 3, forging the legal team as the business continues to grow.


Financial services experience is a must experience in companies that offer trading venue or derivatives execution would be advantageous.


Required experience:

  • Experienced in-house legal counsel with NY bar standing
  • Proficient in broad in-house legal execution, with a preference for experience in commercial and contract negotiations
  • A broker-dealer background would be highly advantageous



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