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CMC Markets

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Frankfurt
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor and German Rechtsanwalt with 5-8 years' experience, fluent in German and English, with strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • You will oversee legal functions, ensure compliance, manage disputes, lead a team, support business initiatives, and maintain stakeholder relationships while providing strategic legal counsel.

Requirements

  • Practising solicitor and German Rechtsanwalt qualified in Germany, with a minimum of 5-8 years’ post qualification experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner.
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and as part of the team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate.

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Oversee the legal function for CMC Markets Germany GmbH (“CMC Germany”) including its European branches, providing strategic legal counsel to the Senior Management Team. Safeguard the best interests and reputation of CMC at all times;
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that legal risk is mitigated to the fullest extent possible and that legal issues are dealt with in accordance with best practice; Identify process improvements to mitigate or eliminate legal risk.
  • Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing legal team across Europe, including talent acquisition, performance management, and career development
  • Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with all relevant business areas to support new initiatives, new products and major projects.
  • Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, including litigation and regulatory investigations.
  • Industry Knowledge: Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the financial services industry, particularly within the European market. Monitor legal updates and share relevant information with other Legal Team members
  • Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for CMC’s office heads across Europe. Liaise with legal colleagues in the UK and Australia to ensure important information is shared and provide support where required
  • Contractual Management and Advisory: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of Corporate, contractual or legal documents, including inter alia:
  • Maintaining CMCs product legal terms for its trading platforms internationally;
  • Dealing with complaints, debt collection and litigation;
  • Reviewing and negotiating prime brokerage documentation, including ISDA documentation;
  • Reviewing and negotiating finance documentation;
  • Drafting intercompany agreements;
  • Dealing with any property work;
  • Dealing with institutional legal work, including legal documentation and due diligence on new countries;
  • Managing external legal suppliers for value and best effect, keeping costs low without compromising the quality of legal advice received.
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
  • Supporting Other Departments
  • Assisting the European Compliance Team with responses to complaints, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC Germany’s business.
  • Ensuring that changes to CMC Germany’s terms of business are compliant with both local regulation and law.
  • Support business expansion initiatives across Europe, including legal due diligence and cross-border considerations
  • Working with other regional Heads of Legal to ensure that CMC’s intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent / stop infringement.
  • Principal Accountabilities
  • Deliver high-quality legal advice and support to the business.
  • Mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Optimize the use of external legal resources to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and the issues and legal developments that relate to CMC’s business.
  • General
  • Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
  • When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensuring that a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC is provided.
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
  • Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to CMC.

FAQs

Is this position remote or onsite?

This role requires someone who is committed to coming into the Frankfurt office and operates onsite.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Legal - Europe?

Key responsibilities include overseeing the legal function for CMC Markets Germany, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading and developing a high-performing legal team, managing legal disputes, and collaborating with various business areas to support initiatives and projects.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

A practising solicitor and German Rechtsanwalt qualified in Germany, with a minimum of 5-8 years of post-qualification experience is required.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

Excellent written and oral communication skills in both German and English are necessary, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues concisely.

How does CMC Markets approach legal risk management?

CMC Markets aims to mitigate legal risk to the fullest extent possible, ensuring that legal issues are dealt with according to best practices and identifying process improvements to eliminate risks.

Is experience in the financial services industry important for this position?

Yes, a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and related legal developments is essential for this role.

What is the structure of the legal team within CMC Markets?

The global legal team consists of regional Heads of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel lawyers, Legal Counsel lawyers, and Paralegals.

Will the Head of Legal work with external legal suppliers?

Yes, the Head of Legal will manage external legal suppliers to ensure value and maintain quality legal advice while keeping costs low.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including relevant regulatory and legislative training, is encouraged.

Does CMC Markets promote equal opportunities in hiring?

Yes, CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

CMC Markets

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Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

CMC Markets is a global financial services provider specialising in online trading and investment. The company offers a wide range of financial products, including contracts for difference (CFDs), spread betting, and traditional share trading. CMC Markets' mission is to empower individuals to take control of their financial futures by providing them with innovative trading platforms, comprehensive market analysis, and access to a diverse range of global markets. Their purpose is to democratise financial markets and make trading accessible to all, regardless of their experience or location. CMC Markets aims to provide traders and investors with the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals. With a strong commitment to technology, education, and customer support, CMC Markets strives to be a trusted partner in the financial industry.