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Legal Counsel

IMC Financial Markets is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world.

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Legal Counsel

ABOUT IMC TRADING

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.

OUR CULTURE

Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation.

ROLE:

The Legal Counsel is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations are conducted in compliance with legal requirements, company policies and ethical business practices. The Legal Counsel acts as a business partner; provides legal support and advices across various departments and IMC entities.

Mumbai is our latest major trading hub. We opened our office late last year and, in the years, ahead we are aiming to grow our business significantly. The legal counsel will help the firm keep pace with advancing operations by thinking out of the box, be able to work in a rapidly changing environment and not shy away from getting hands dirty.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Advising Trading, Technology and Business Support on financial laws and regulations as well as exchange rulebooks;

  • Responding to inquiries made by exchanges or regulators;

  • Collaborating with local Compliance and other functions to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of laws and regulations;

  • Collaborating with Legal & Compliance from other offices to design and enhance global standards (eg policies, training)

  • Analyzing regulatory developments that have an impact on the markets and the products that we trade and IMC as a whole to identify both risks and opportunities;

  • Advise new business project teams on regulatory aspects, working closely with the teams at other IMC offices

  • Assist with regulatory assessments and regulatory audits;

  • Represent IMC towards exchanges, regulators and industry associations

  • Negotiating and drafting of contracts and agreements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • LL. B with 6-10 years of experience in financial markets and regulatory compliance

  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise with Regulatory Financial Law (most notably SEBI and NSE) and Contract Law. Knowledge of labour and privacy law is a plus

  • Broad interest in trading & technology and market structures;

  • Basic knowledge of proprietary trading/market making is preferred;

  • Structured and pragmatic in problem solving and to the point in communication;

  • Responsible self-starting professional with excellent analytical skills and drive for results;

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

  • Excellent contract drafting skills

WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

You will have ample opportunities to learn and develop yourself both on the job and trough training. We recently set up our Mumbai office less than a year ago, so it is buzzing with start-up culture. You will work in a cool office with fun colleagues and an informal atmosphere.

IMC encourages all associates to bring their ideas to the table and not be intimidated to question an approach or idea if there’s a better way to solve a problem. We employ a broad range of people with varying backgrounds. What they have in common is their superior technical expertise, extraordinary intellect and collaborative approach.

IMC: JOIN A WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL MARKET MAKER

IMC is a world-renowned market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.

In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex problems or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation.