Interim Prime Brokerage Counsel (12 month contract)

Job description

Prime Brokerage Finance Counsel – 12‑Month Maternity Cover

Leading Global Investment Bank | London | Hybrid

A leading global investment bank with a major presence across EMEA markets is seeking a mid‑ to senior‑level Prime Brokerage Finance Lawyer for a maternity cover role running from March 2026 to March 2027 (start date ASAP). This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing legal team supporting a sophisticated equities and prime services business.

Experience:

• Mid to senior (VP to Director) solicitor with demonstrable experience in prime brokerage (cash and synthetic), securities lending and equity swaps
• Experience from another top-tier investment bank or magic circle law firm desirable.

Daily duties:

• Advising the Prime Finance business on day to day queries (including licencing, UCITS, AIFMD, UMR queries, guarantees)
• Providing legal support to the negotiation teams on client requests for bespoke terms.
• Negotiating security agreements and account control agreements, particularly in Ireland, Luxembourg and the UK.
• Negotiating margin lock-up agreements.
• Maintaining and updating netting and enforceability opinions supporting prime brokerage agreements.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply for additional information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English