Job Description

Location:

London, United Kingdom

About the Company:

Our client is a liquidity and technology provider of solutions for the

crypto and foreign exchange (FX) industry

. The company specializes in

B2B services and products

, catering to a wide range of clients, including

large licensed brokers, crypto exchanges, crypto brokers, forex brokers, hedge and crypto funds, and professional managers

. Our client's advanced base of

ready-to-use technical solutions

enables brokers to save time and money on consuming infrastructure projects and focus on enlarging their client base and increasing their revenues.

About the Role:

We are building a dedicated

Institutional Liquidity Team

and expanding our client's legal department into specialized streams. As part of this initiative, we are seeking a highly skilled

Institutional Legal Counsel

based in the UK to support our institutional business and oversee key legal and regulatory aspects. This role will play a crucial role in securing and maintaining our

FCA brokerage license

, structuring

institutional deals

, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

FCA Brokerage License Management

- Lead the process of acquiring or applying for an FCA brokerage license, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Institutional Contract Negotiation

- Handle the structuring and negotiation of complex agreements with

institutional clients

(hedge funds, prime brokers, institutional counterparties).

Product Governance

- Ensure the full regulatory compliance and legal structuring of new products, such as

DMA futures

, including program documentation, contract frameworks, and risk mitigation.

Collaboration with AML & MLRO Teams

- Work closely with internal compliance teams to oversee regulatory obligations related to AML, risk assessment, and reporting.

FCA Communication & Regulatory Oversight

- Monitor and coordinate all interactions with the

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

, including regulatory updates and compliance submissions.

Marketing Compliance Review

- Ensure all marketing materials and institutional communications align with FCA and industry regulatory standards.

PB Relationships & Institutional Deal Structuring

- Support and manage legal frameworks for

Prime Brokerage (PB) relationships

,

POP

,

Agency

, and

give-up deals

.

Industry Representation & Networking

- Leverage an existing network in the institutional space, ideally with exposure to

ICMA

(International Capital Market Association).

Requirements:

UK-qualified lawyer

with extensive experience in institutional finance and prime brokerage. Proven track record working with

Prime Brokerage, POP, Agency, give-up deals

. Deep understanding of

FCA regulations

and experience securing/maintaining an

FCA brokerage license

. Experience structuring complex institutional agreements with hedge funds, institutional brokers, and counterparties. Prior exposure to

ICMA

and institutional market practices. Established network within institutional finance and brokerage sectors in the UK. Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage long, complex deal structuring processes. Experience working within an

institutional trading environment

(exposure to liquidity providers, institutional brokers, and hedge funds preferred).

What We Offer:

A chance to shape the institutional brokerage market in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Collaboration with a highly skilled and motivated international team. * Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.