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EburyAssociate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer
Ebury is a rapidly expanding financial technology company founded in 2009 that helps businesses manage global cash flows, international growth, and cross-border operations through an integrated…
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Ebury is a rapidly expanding financial technology company founded in 2009 that helps businesses manage global cash flows, international growth, and cross-border operations through an integrated platform offering business accounts, hedging, and financing. Operating across nearly 70 cities with over 2,000 employees, the organization is currently seeking an Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer to join its legal department. This role offers the opportunity to advise key stakeholders…
Job Description
Ebury is a rapidly expanding financial technology company founded in 2009 that helps businesses manage global cash flows, international growth, and cross-border operations through an integrated platform offering business accounts, hedging, and financing. Operating across nearly 70 cities with over 2,000 employees, the organization is currently seeking an Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer to join its legal department.
This role offers the opportunity to advise key stakeholders globally on financial, regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters. The incoming attorney will report to a Senior Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in product development, strategic corporate structuring, and operational execution.
The position is based in a hybrid work environment requiring four days in the office and one day working from home per week, located in either London or Madrid. Ebury provides mentorship, cutting-edge AI tools to improve legal processes, a competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits tailored to the employee's location.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate relationship agreements and customer terms, including ISDAs, FX terms and conditions, and supplier payment finance terms
- Contribute to new product design and implementation involving cryptocurrency and foreign exchange derivatives
- Prepare customer documentation for complex structures such as funds and special purpose vehicles
- Resolve day-to-day queries by collaborating with Front Office, Treasury, Risk, HR, and Operations departments
- Structure and execute strategic initiatives including refinancings and negotiations with banking partners
- Represent Ebury in interactions with clients, counterparties, banking partners, and industry bodies
- Prepare templates, playbooks, procedures, and self-service materials while participating in training programs
- Advise on corporate structuring matters alongside the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer
- Draft and negotiate third-party and intragroup business and operational agreements
- Help the legal team improve internal processes by proposing and utilizing AI tools
Requirements
- At least 3 years of legal experience in banking and finance or derivatives, gained either in private practice or in-house
- Legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury maintains a significant presence
- Fluent in English at a C1 advanced level
- Proactive mindset with the ability to communicate practically with stakeholders at all levels
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in the fintech sector and financial products
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary performance bonus
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers
- Access to tailor-made, cutting-edge technology and tools
- Clear pathways for career progression into leadership and specialist roles
- Generous benefits package including healthcare and social benefits
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This position operates under a hybrid schedule requiring four days in the office and one day working from home per week, located in Ebury's London or Madrid office.
Who will the Associate Legal Counsel report to?
The successful candidate will report directly to a Senior Legal Counsel at Ebury.
What experience is required to apply for this position?
Applicants must have a legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury has a significant presence, at least three years of legal experience in banking and finance or derivatives (in-house or private practice), and C1 advanced fluency in English.
Is a salary specified in the job posting?
The exact salary amount is not stated in the job posting, though the role offers a competitive starting salary paired with an annual discretionary bonus.
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