Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

Job DescriptionLegal Counsel and Company SecretaryRole: Permanent Full-TimeLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive + Benefits + BonusReporting to: General CounselWFH: Hybrid working modelThe RoleWe are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel/ Company Secretary with a positive team-oriented mentality to support our growing team.The ideal candidate will be a corporate commercial lawyer with an appetite for immersion in the emerging asset class of digital assets, an aptitude for problem-solving, and a commitment to a business in a scaling phase. You will be given responsibility for an ever-changing portfolio of work across all facets of the business, supporting everything from sales activity to product development.As Company Secretary you will be responsible for the management of 4 entities across different jurisdictions and will also support the overall strategy for the full range of corporate secretarial work.Legal ResponsibilitiesReview, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, trading agreements, vendor agreements, technology agreements and non-disclosure agreements.Take on responsibility for the entire contracting cycle - from initial draft to execution, working with business teams to drive contract negotiations to timely and successful completion.Provide legal advice that supports the design and implementation of new products.Advise on the regulatory aspects of cross-border client and counterparty relationships.Support the development of the business in new locations.Monitor and advise on regulatory developments that may impact the business strategy.Advise on corporate and governance matters.Develop and administer internal processes to ensure quick and efficient delivery of legal service.Company Secretary ResponsibilitiesPrepare board resolutions, papers and minutes.Support organization of board meetings, directors' training, and related matters.Organise for execution and filing of relevant reports, returns, board papers and other documents.Responsible for providing exemplary corporate governance and corporate authorities advice concerning all aspects of proposed corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and divestments.Be a trusted adviser to the Directors and their key point of contact for all corporate governance and Board-related matters.Qualifications and Experience RequiredExperience:Qualified as a lawyer to practice in the UK or similar qualification.Experience in commercial, corporate or finance law.Experience reviewing and drafting contracts.Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, often with a high level of ambiguity and change.Experience gained both in established as well as high growth/start-up companies would be advantageous but is not necessary.Experience in financial services, ideally in a trading or execution business.Ideally a qualified Chartered Secretary or a company secretary studying towards an ICSA qualification but with substantial work experience.Essential Skills:Solutions-focused, with good judgement when it comes to problem-solving.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels with business clients and across borders.Highly motivated, strategic, and detail-oriented individual, with the ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical abilities.Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgement with minimal supervision.Possess the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Demonstrated excellence in corporate governance administration and advice, including business advisory support as a Company Secretary or legal adviser.Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities.We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
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