Legal Advisor Financial Markets - Director
Legal Advisor Financial Markets - Director
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Job Description
ING is a flexible family friendly organisation operating a hybrid working pattern.
Department Overview:
The Legal Department provides tailored and sustainable legal solutions by being a partner in business while mitigating potential legal and reputational risks for ING Bank. The Legal Department in London consists of around 14 Lawyers providing legal support principally to the Financial Markets and Wholesale Lending businesses of ING in London
Candidate Profile
Qualification/Education
- LawdegreeorequivalentwithconversionorBPTC
Experience/Knowledge
8 years postqualification experience working for a magic circle/ equivalent law firm or inhouse for a leading international wholesale bank
Previous experience in advising in all or most of the areas referred to below
Personal Competencies
Confident and articulate
Builds client relationships
Communicates information clearly
Take responsibility for own workload
Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:
Maintain a comprehensive and current knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory issues including ISDA and other market standard documentation as well as MiFID EMIR and their UK equivalents
Represent INGs interests on regulatory and industry bodies and working groups and report to the management the business and other internal clients on potential regulatory developments and changes and advise ING on the implications that such developments and changes may have for its business particularly in the area of financial markets
Represent the interests of INGs business in London on internal working groups
Provide general legal and associated advice and support for the Financial Markets and Corporate Finance businesses of ING principally in London but also elsewhere in Europe and globally
Provide general legal and associated advice and support as required to other businesses and support functions within ING principally in the UK but also in other locations including UK Procurement Innovation IT and Operational support to the FM business
Review draft and negotiate term sheets and all documentation required for execution of transactions
Advise on the interpretation of existing and proposed agreements
Deal with general legal queries in relation to FM products and trading activities
Liaise with the Financial Markets Legal team globally to ensure seamless provision of advice across boundaries and time zones
Liaise as necessary with external counsel
Provide legal advice in connection with a broad range of products linked to a diverse trading strategy such as event driven trades margin financing relative value transactions and arbitrage opportunities
INGs purpose is Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion selfreliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our tradition of reinvention and empowerment. It is made up of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead)
For us success will only be achieved if we act with Integrity.
Some companies see diversity as a box to be ticked. We see it as fundamental to our success and we encourage a proper work/life balance. At ING you will be judged on your performance in line with the Orange Code. And thats a promise.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
