Marex Group
Senior Legal Counsel, US Marex Solutions
Marex Group, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Legal Counsel, US Marex Solutions
New York, NY Full-Time Legal Diversified. Resilient. Dynamic. Marex is a global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: Market Making, Clearing, Hedging and Investment Solutions and Agency and Execution. It has a major franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. The Group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 35 offices around the globe, and over 2300 dedicated people enabling access to exchanges and technology-powered services. The Senior Legal Counsel, US Solutions will advise the business directly on legal and regulatory issues that impact the US Marex Solutions business. The role will cover structured notes and OTC derivatives. The candidate will maintain and update Marex US Note programs and related issuance level documentation. Also, be responsible for Marex Solutions OTC business lines in the US. Additionally, they will assist the Head of Legal and Head of Solutions Legal with managing legal risk arising from the Marex Solutions US business. Responsibilities: Responsible for all legal aspects of the US Marex Solutions business, including providing advice directly to the desk on the US legal and regulatory environment for structured products and OTC derivatives. Draft, review and advise on program and issuance documentation for structured products and OTC derivatives documentation. Work with the business to structure new product types and advise on legal issues arising therefrom. Negotiate legal agreements (including distribution agreements and introducing broker and agent agreements). Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, both in the US and overseas (including external counsel, the internal trading desk, distributors, agents and stock exchanges). Participate in (and coordinate as necessary) various structured products and derivatives projects, including program updates and regulatory and policy initiatives. Review contractual rights in the context of day-to-day operations and in contentious or stress situations. Co-ordinate with Legal colleagues in other locations to ensure consistency and transparency in multi-jurisdictional or cross-border projects. Assist Compliance team with the implementation and execution of product governance policies and procedures and review of regulatory developments affecting the Marex Solutions business. Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges. Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct. Competencies, Skills and Experience: An approachable, collaborative, self-efficient team player who is a positive influence on the work environment. Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment. Ability to present complex issues concisely. Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness. Skills and Experience: JD/LLM from an accredited US law school and admission to a state bar. At least three to seven (3-7) years’ experience in a leading law firm/large financial institution practicing primarily in the financial services legal environment covering US and/or Canada. A strong and broad understanding of financial markets and products. Structured products experience is essential; experience with or understanding of derivatives is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this. Salary Range:
$175,000 to $250,000 per year plus discretionary bonus. Company Values: Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Respect:
Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity:
Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative:
We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People:
Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble:
Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. Marex’s goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the employer of choice for prospective candidates. We encourage applications from candidates returning to the job market. It is the policy of Marex to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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New York, NY Full-Time Legal Diversified. Resilient. Dynamic. Marex is a global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: Market Making, Clearing, Hedging and Investment Solutions and Agency and Execution. It has a major franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. The Group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 35 offices around the globe, and over 2300 dedicated people enabling access to exchanges and technology-powered services. The Senior Legal Counsel, US Solutions will advise the business directly on legal and regulatory issues that impact the US Marex Solutions business. The role will cover structured notes and OTC derivatives. The candidate will maintain and update Marex US Note programs and related issuance level documentation. Also, be responsible for Marex Solutions OTC business lines in the US. Additionally, they will assist the Head of Legal and Head of Solutions Legal with managing legal risk arising from the Marex Solutions US business. Responsibilities: Responsible for all legal aspects of the US Marex Solutions business, including providing advice directly to the desk on the US legal and regulatory environment for structured products and OTC derivatives. Draft, review and advise on program and issuance documentation for structured products and OTC derivatives documentation. Work with the business to structure new product types and advise on legal issues arising therefrom. Negotiate legal agreements (including distribution agreements and introducing broker and agent agreements). Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, both in the US and overseas (including external counsel, the internal trading desk, distributors, agents and stock exchanges). Participate in (and coordinate as necessary) various structured products and derivatives projects, including program updates and regulatory and policy initiatives. Review contractual rights in the context of day-to-day operations and in contentious or stress situations. Co-ordinate with Legal colleagues in other locations to ensure consistency and transparency in multi-jurisdictional or cross-border projects. Assist Compliance team with the implementation and execution of product governance policies and procedures and review of regulatory developments affecting the Marex Solutions business. Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges. Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct. Competencies, Skills and Experience: An approachable, collaborative, self-efficient team player who is a positive influence on the work environment. Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment. Ability to present complex issues concisely. Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others. Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness. Skills and Experience: JD/LLM from an accredited US law school and admission to a state bar. At least three to seven (3-7) years’ experience in a leading law firm/large financial institution practicing primarily in the financial services legal environment covering US and/or Canada. A strong and broad understanding of financial markets and products. Structured products experience is essential; experience with or understanding of derivatives is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this. Salary Range:
$175,000 to $250,000 per year plus discretionary bonus. Company Values: Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Respect:
Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity:
Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative:
We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People:
Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble:
Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. Marex’s goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the employer of choice for prospective candidates. We encourage applications from candidates returning to the job market. It is the policy of Marex to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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