Job Title:  Legal Counsel, Global Markets (Equities) - 6 months contract

Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

Team of trading floor based transactional lawyers supporting all Global Markets businesses, including Equities, Rates, Credit, FX, Securitised Products and various Solutions businesses.

Role Overview

• Work closely with the Equities Business with respect to the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of a range of equity products(i) equity derivatives (both Equity Solutions trades and flow), (ii) margin loans and fund finance (NAV) loans (iii) prime brokerage (both cash and synthetic).
• Advise and assist in the creation, structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products and businesses.
• Interpret, educate and assist with the implementation of regulatory changes that impact equities businesses.
• Advise the Business, Risk, Compliance and others internally regarding legal and regulatory issues, developments and risks relating to equities businesses.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Strong experience with equity products, in particular equity derivatives.
• Familiarity with ISDA (including the Equity Definitions) and a preference for familiarity with other industry documentation (LMA, GMSLA, Prime Brokerage documentation).
• Familiarity with corporate, security, finance and insolvency laws, documents and related issues (for example security enforcement).
• Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -- ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs.
• Strong team player.
• 5+ years PQE English law qualified lawyer.

Nomura competencies

Trusted Partner

• Understand clients’ needs and issues, and provide solutions utilizing Nomura Group company’s resources, earn the clients’ trust
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge as an employee of Nomura, instead of focusing only on one’s own area of expertise; play a part in improving the company’s services level and corporate value

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Take on new challenges for improvement and cultivate a corporate culture of challenge by driving change in business operations
• Teamwork Collaboration
• Ensure views are not biased, accept different opinions and perspectives, and collaborate with other members to create common values

Influence

• Provide appropriate guidance to others and act in a manner that places emphasis on the performance and growth of the organization

Integrity

• Improve further the understanding and awareness of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions from a management position

Diversity Statement:

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA.

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Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer