Description:
GFO-X is the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. GFO-X has partnered with LCH SA which will offer clearing of Bitcoin index futures and options contracts traded on GFO-X. This will be made available through a new segregated clearing service, LCH DigitalAssetClear. GFO-X services large global institutional participants who require a regulated, institutional-grade trading venue for digital asset derivatives, including bitcoin index futures and options.
You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including those related to trading, technology, and partnerships. Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities related to business strategy
- Identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the Company remains in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting the business
- Providing support on the drafting of responses to relevant regulatory consultations
- Provide training to staff on legal matters (as appropriate)
Requirements:
- A qualified lawyer with at least 5-10+ years of experience in a legal role, with a focus on financial services or financial market infrastructure
- Experience working in financial market infrastructure or other fintech company is highly desirable
- Excellent knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly those related to derivatives trading
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
- Experience managing external legal counsel
- Experience in negotiating and documenting complex commercial contracts