Regulatory Counsel

Regulatory Counsel page is loaded Regulatory Counsellocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4339The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview This role sits within the Regulatory Legal team, a team of two within the broader EMEA legal team covering all jurisdictions with the region, but principally the UK, France, Spain and Dubai. The EMEA legal team is a 12 strong team made up of both business dedicated and transversal lawyers covering businesses across their SME practice area in Corporate and Commercial, Data Protection, Regulatory and Employment.You will be involved in advising on and providing strategic input on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious legal regulatory matters involving new business and cross border initiatives, strategic projects, regulatory change, regulatory investigations and litigation, policy development, interactions with regulators and external engagement Role Responsibilities Providing legal advice on all aspects of regulation applying to the Group's business activities with the EMEA region. Managing and providing strategic advice on contentious regulatory investigations and litigation, working with external counsel as required. Advising on the regulatory aspects of strategic corporate development and change projects. Horizon scanning and advising on upcoming regulatory change and reforms in relation to wholesale markets in the UK and EU, including but not limited to MiFID, MiFIR, REMIT II, SMCR, BMR, DORA, EMIR, MICAR. Collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Compliance function to monitor and report on regulatory developments relevant to the EMEA business. Preparing internal reporting and MI and contributing towards external engagement and lobbying efforts. Analysing new business initiatives from a regulatory legal perspective. Engaging and managing (including costs) external counsel in conjunction with management and the TP ICAP legal team. Experience / Competences Essential Post qualification experience gained in a large international law firm or in-house specialising in contentious and/or non-contentious regulatory advisory preferably in a financial services environment. Proven experience advising on complex regulatory matters and managing regulatory investigations and litigation. Ability to translate complex legal issues into business orientated and practical solutions. Experience in contributing to managing legal aspects of cross-functional and large-scale projects. Ability to work with senior stakeholders to influence, design and implement regulatory solutions and compliance in line with legal risk appetite. Motivated self- starter, pro-active and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Exceptional attention to detail. Collaborative team player who thrives in a small, dynamic legal team. Strong communications and interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence in business and functional stakeholders at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A willingness to help find solutions to complex problems and a 'can-do' attitude. Wholesale markets experience particularly in relation to markets intermediaries and trading venues, both in the UK and EU. Experience of advising on and managing the legal aspects of regulatory change projects. University level degree. Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (or equivalent). Job Band & Level Manager / 6 Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world's financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. Work with us Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You'll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We'll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that's there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people's know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It's what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.