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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.

Finance

CMC Markets

You must have great communication skills, a minimum 2:1 degree, strong organizational abilities, good analytical skills, and a keen interest in Tech and Financial Services.

You will support projects by defining needs, creating requirements, writing documentation, managing tasks, and collaborating with developers and stakeholders across the business.

Data

Business, Operations & Strategy

London

Do you want to work for a leading global fintech? We’re shaping the future of investment by using the latest tech and tools to give our customers the very best trading experience.<br><br><br><br><br>We’re on the search for our next generation of Business Analysts, to join our Pricing and Risk Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across a fast-paced, high-growth business landscape.<br><br><br><br><br>What do the team do?<br><br> * We deliver critical enhancements and projects across Trading, Treasury and Business. From tech features on our award-winning platform, to new partnerships and products that are central to the company’s success.<br><br><br><br><br>What will you learn?<br><br> * You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects at different stages of delivery. From important small changes, to supporting flagship programmes that have a huge impact on the way we work.<br> * Effectively communicate and manage business analysis tasks day-to-day.<br> * Defining and designing business wants and needs;<br> * Creating business & technical requirements;<br> * Writing detailed business documentation;<br> * Learn about risk and pricing across all asset classes;<br> * Agile project methodologies and best practices;<br> * Managing connected risks and evolving issues;<br> * Working with tech developers, stakeholders, project managers, testers, and other colleagues from across the business;<br><br><br><br><br>Who are we looking for?<br><br> * Great communication skills and enjoy working with other people<br> * Degree classification - minimum 2:1<br> * Excellent organisational and time management skills<br> * Good analytical and problem-solving skills<br> * A keen interest in Tech and Financial Services.<br><br><br><br><br>CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Do you want to work for a leading global fintech? We’re shaping the future of investment by using the latest tech and tools to give our customers the very best trading experience.We’re on the search for our next generation of Business Analysts, to join our Pricing and Risk Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across a fast-paced, high-growth business landscape.What do the team do? * We deliver critical enhancements and projects across Trading, Treasury and Business. From tech features on our award-winning platform, to new partnerships and products that are central to the company’s success.What will you learn? * You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects at different stages of delivery. From important small changes, to supporting flagship programmes that have a huge impact on the way we work. * Effectively communicate and manage business analysis tasks day-to-day. * Defining and designing business wants and needs; * Creating business & technical requirements; * Writing detailed business documentation; * Learn about risk and pricing across all asset classes; * Agile project methodologies and best practices; * Managing connected risks and evolving issues; * Working with tech developers, stakeholders, project managers, testers, and other colleagues from across the business;Who are we looking for? * Great communication skills and enjoy working with other people * Degree classification - minimum 2:1 * Excellent organisational and time management skills * Good analytical and problem-solving skills * A keen interest in Tech and Financial Services.CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Graduate Business Analyst - CMC Markets

&lt;p&gt;Do you want to work for a leading global fintech? We’re shaping the future of investment by using the latest tech and tools to give our customers the very best trading experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re on the search for our next generation of Business Analysts, to join our Pricing and Risk Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across a fast-paced, high-growth business landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What do the team do?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We deliver critical enhancements and projects across Trading, Treasury and Business. From tech features on our award-winning platform, to new partnerships and products that are central to the company’s success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What will you learn?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects at different stages of delivery. From important small changes, to supporting flagship programmes that have a huge impact on the way we work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effectively communicate and manage business analysis tasks day-to-day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defining and designing business wants and needs;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating business &amp;amp; technical requirements;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Writing detailed business documentation;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about risk and pricing across all asset classes;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Agile project methodologies and best practices;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing connected risks and evolving issues;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Working with tech developers, stakeholders, project managers, testers, and other colleagues from across the business;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who are we looking for?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Great communication skills and enjoy working with other people&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Degree classification - minimum 2:1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent organisational and time management skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good analytical and problem-solving skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A keen interest in Tech and Financial Services.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.&lt;/p&gt;

Graduate Business Analyst

You must be a 3PQE+ solicitor in England/Wales (or committed to qualifying), with litigation/dispute resolution or data privacy experience, and strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

You will provide legal support on capital markets, draft contracts, collaborate with teams, manage risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect intellectual property while maintaining confidentiality.

Legal

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  Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets (CMC) has become one of the world's leading online financial trading businesses. CMC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and serves retail and institutional clients through regulated offices and branches in 13 countries.
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  CMC offers an award-winning online and mobile trading platform, enabling clients to trade up to 10,000 financial instruments across shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities and treasuries through contracts for difference. In Australia, the CMC Group also offers stockbroking services.
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  *** Please note that this is an onsite role and you will be required to be in the London office 5 days per week ***
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  The CMC Legal Team globally consists of regional Heads of Legal in UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with teams consisting of senior legal counsels, legal counsels, paralegals and legal administrators.
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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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  <i> General</i>
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  <li>Assisting the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets’ objectives as part of a full service legal team</li>
  <li>Specific provision of capital markets, trading related and commercial advice to relevant internal teams</li>
  <li>Drafting and negotiating a variety of trade and share related contracts, including: CMC’s client-facing terms of business; Capital raising documentation and prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs);</li>
  <li>Also getting involved in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial general and other types of contracts, including: IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services and SaaS contracts); general marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts); outsourcing contracts; market data agreements; a broad range of institutional / partner agreements; property agreements (leases and licenses); engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax); and financing agreements (e.g. facility agreements)</li>
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  <i> Supporting the Legal </i><i>Team</i>
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  <li>Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business</li>
  <li>Demonstrating strong teamworking skills and liaising with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared</li>
  <li>Adept at monitoring, tracking and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters</li>
  <li>Monitoring legal updates and sharing relevant information with other Legal Team members</li>
  <li>Identifying and actioning key process, procedure and systems improvements within the Legal Team</li>
  <li>Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development</li>
 </ul>
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   <i> Supporting Other </i><i>Departments</i>
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  <ul>
   <li>Assisting the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC’s business</li>
   <li>Reviewing marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team</li>
   <li>Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform</li>
   <li>Assisting the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence</li>
  </ul>
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   <i> International</i> <i>Outlook</i>
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  <ul>
   <li>Providing legal support and advice to CMC’s overseas branches and offices</li>
   <li>Ensuring that changes to CMC’s terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law</li>
   <li>Assisting with the expansion of CMC’s global businesses and cross border considerations, such as new office openings</li>
   <li>Ensuring CMC’s intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent IP infringements</li>
  </ul>
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   <i> Principle </i><i>Accountabilities</i>
  </div>
  <ul>
   <li>To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice</li>
   <li>To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received</li>
   <li>To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC’s business</li>
   <li>Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training</li>
   <li>When dealing with customers, clients or colleagues, ensuring that we provide a clear, fair and consistently high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets</li>
   <li>Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality</li>
   <li>Undertaking such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role</li>
  </ul>
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   KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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   Essential
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  <ul>
   <li>3PQE+ solicitor qualified in England and Wales. Solicitors that have qualified in other jurisdictions will be considered if they can demonstrate a commitment to qualify to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and have the necessary experience</li>
   <li>Prior litigation / dispute resolution experience or data privacy experience</li>
   <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner</li>
   <li>Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills</li>
   <li>Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate</li>
  </ul>
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  Desirable
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  <li>Experience of working in the financial services sector</li>
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  <i> CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.</i>
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  Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets (CMC) has become one of the world's leading online financial trading businesses. CMC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and serves retail and institutional clients through regulated offices and branches in 13 countries.
 
 
 
  CMC offers an award-winning online and mobile trading platform, enabling clients to trade up to 10,000 financial instruments across shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities and treasuries through contracts for difference. In Australia, the CMC Group also offers stockbroking services.
 
 
 
  *** Please note that this is an onsite role and you will be required to be in the London office 5 days per week ***
 
 
 
  The CMC Legal Team globally consists of regional Heads of Legal in UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with teams consisting of senior legal counsels, legal counsels, paralegals and legal administrators.
 
 
 
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
   General
 
 
  Assisting the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets’ objectives as part of a full service legal team
  Specific provision of capital markets, trading related and commercial advice to relevant internal teams
  Drafting and negotiating a variety of trade and share related contracts, including: CMC’s client-facing terms of business; Capital raising documentation and prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs);
  Also getting involved in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial general and other types of contracts, including: IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services and SaaS contracts); general marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts); outsourcing contracts; market data agreements; a broad range of institutional / partner agreements; property agreements (leases and licenses); engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax); and financing agreements (e.g. facility agreements)
 
 
 
   Supporting the Legal Team
 
 
  Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business
  Demonstrating strong teamworking skills and liaising with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared
  Adept at monitoring, tracking and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters
  Monitoring legal updates and sharing relevant information with other Legal Team members
  Identifying and actioning key process, procedure and systems improvements within the Legal Team
  Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development
 
 
 
  
    Supporting Other Departments
  
  
   Assisting the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC’s business
   Reviewing marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team
   Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform
   Assisting the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence
  
  
  
    International Outlook
  
  
   Providing legal support and advice to CMC’s overseas branches and offices
   Ensuring that changes to CMC’s terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law
   Assisting with the expansion of CMC’s global businesses and cross border considerations, such as new office openings
   Ensuring CMC’s intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent IP infringements
  
  
  
    Principle Accountabilities
  
  
   To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice
   To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received
   To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC’s business
   Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training
   When dealing with customers, clients or colleagues, ensuring that we provide a clear, fair and consistently high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
   Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
   Undertaking such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role
  
  
  
   KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  
  
   Essential
  
  
   3PQE+ solicitor qualified in England and Wales. Solicitors that have qualified in other jurisdictions will be considered if they can demonstrate a commitment to qualify to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and have the necessary experience
   Prior litigation / dispute resolution experience or data privacy experience
   Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner
   Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills
   Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate
  
 
 
 
  Desirable
 
 
  Experience of working in the financial services sector
 
 
 
   CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
 



Legal Counsel - CMC Markets

Legal Counsel

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.

Frankfurt

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  The global Legal Team currently consists of regional Heads of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel lawyers, Legal Counsel lawyers and Paralegals.
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   CMC Markets Germany GmbH is currently looking for a Head of Legal, covering and leading the legal function across the European region.
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   *** We operate onsite working. This role would require someone who is committed to coming into the Frankfurt office. ***
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    Key Responsibilities:
  </div>
  <ul>
   <li> 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;</li>
   <li> 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.</li>
   <li> Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing legal team across Europe, including talent acquisition, performance management, and career development</li>
   <li> Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with all relevant business areas to support new initiatives, new products and major projects.</li>
   <li> Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, including litigation and regulatory investigations.</li>
   <li> 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</li>
   <li> 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</li>
   <li> Contractual Management and Advisory: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of Corporate, contractual or legal documents, including inter alia:
    <ul>
     <li> Maintaining CMCs product legal terms for its trading platforms internationally;</li>
     <li> Dealing with complaints, debt collection and litigation;</li>
     <li> Reviewing and negotiating prime brokerage documentation, including ISDA documentation;</li>
     <li> Reviewing and negotiating finance documentation;</li>
     <li> Drafting intercompany agreements;</li>
     <li> Dealing with any property work;</li>
     <li> Dealing with institutional legal work, including legal documentation and due diligence on new countries;</li>
    </ul></li>
   <li> Managing external legal suppliers for value and best effect, keeping costs low without compromising the quality of legal advice received.</li>
   <li> Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.</li>
  </ul>
  <div></div>
  <div>
    Supporting Other Departments
  </div>
  <ul>
   <li> Assisting the European Compliance Team with responses to complaints, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC Germany’s business.</li>
   <li> Ensuring that changes to CMC Germany’s terms of business are compliant with both local regulation and law.</li>
   <li> Support business expansion initiatives across Europe, including legal due diligence and cross-border considerations</li>
   <li> 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.</li>
  </ul>
  <div></div>
  <div>
    Principal Accountabilities
  </div>
  <ul>
   <li> Deliver high-quality legal advice and support to the business.</li>
   <li> Mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li>
   <li> Optimize the use of external legal resources to achieve cost-effective outcomes.</li>
   <li> Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
   <li> To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and the issues and legal developments that relate to CMC’s business.</li>
  </ul>
  <div></div>
  <div>
    General
  </div>
  <ul>
   <li> Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.</li>
   <li> 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.</li>
   <li> Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.</li>
   <li> 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.</li>
   <li> Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to CMC.</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
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   KEY SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Practising solicitor and German Rechtsanwalt qualified in Germany, with a minimum of 5-8 years’ post qualification experience.</li>
  <li> Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner.</li>
  <li> Excellent organisational, analytical and negotiation skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to work well autonomously and as part of the team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
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   CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
 </div>
</div>
<div></div>


 
  The global Legal Team currently consists of regional Heads of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel lawyers, Legal Counsel lawyers and Paralegals.
 
 
 
   CMC Markets Germany GmbH is currently looking for a Head of Legal, covering and leading the legal function across the European region.
 
 
 
   *** We operate onsite working. This role would require someone who is committed to coming into the Frankfurt office. ***
 
 
 
  
    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.
  
 
 
 
   KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
 
 
   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.
 
 
 
   CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
 



Head of Legal - Europe - CMC Markets

Head of Legal - Europe

You should have a degree or equivalent experience, strong policy drafting skills, stakeholder management, organizational abilities, critical thinking, and proficiency in MS Office; compliance knowledge is a plus.

You will draft and revise policies, collaborate with regional teams on compliance, manage project timelines, conduct gap analyses, and oversee the retirement of local policies as needed.

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  Responsibilities:
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  <li> To draft new policies or amendments to existing group policies that will be subject to an agreed approval process. Policies will need to meet a defined standard, and there may be an opportunity to review and enhance this policy standard.</li>
  <li> To work with Compliance/ Legal/ Control function teams across all regions to identify the regulation/ legislation that needs to be taken into account in the minimum standards and/or to identify the regional variations to group policies. Some independent research may be required.</li>
  <li> To prioritise policy revisions taking into account review cycles, audit issues or other prioritisation factors and that this prioritisation is agreed with Head of Operational Risk and Regional Heads of Compliance</li>
  <li> To project manage the enhancement of the entire suite of Group policies and to keep all relevant stakeholders informed on the progress</li>
  <li> To draft appropriate appendices to the policies that reflect the regional regulatory (high-level) requirements and the local variations to the group policy</li>
  <li> To capture, where possible, known gaps in policy principles compared to actual practice (gap analysis), so that a remediation plan can be put in place.</li>
  <li> To identify where there are policies missing</li>
  <li> To work with regional teams to manage the retirement of local policies, where appropriate</li>
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   Key objectives:
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  <li> Policies are principles based, reflecting minimum standard across the group</li>
  <li> Policies are benchmarked against industry standards and best practices</li>
  <li> Policies have appendices that reflect regulatory expectations by region and therefore deviations to group principles</li>
  <li> Policies are aligned with the Group’s strategic goals, objectives and operational needs</li>
  <li> Policies identify key control requirements that can be aligned to RACAs and Controls inventory</li>
  <li> Policies have clear ownership, that is appropriate for 3 lines model, and aligned to agreed Principal Risk ownership</li>
  <li> Policies are clear on the risks that they are intended to manage, and align to Risk Taxonomy</li>
  <li> Policies are clear on escalation paths, governance and oversight requirements</li>
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   Requirements:
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  <li> University or college degree or equivalent work experience</li>
  <li> Expert experience with drafting policies; great command of the English language</li>
  <li> Ability to absorb complex information and present it to employees at all levels of an organisation in a clear and accessible way</li>
  <li> Strong stakeholder management, including the ability to understand diverse perspectives and to be able to successfully influence</li>
  <li> Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment</li>
  <li> Possessing initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills</li>
  <li> Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, PPT, SharePoint.</li>
  <li> Compliance experience (Desired)</li>
  <li> Knowledge of UK and European financial services regulations (Desired).</li>
 </ul>
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  Responsibilities:
 
 
   To draft new policies or amendments to existing group policies that will be subject to an agreed approval process. Policies will need to meet a defined standard, and there may be an opportunity to review and enhance this policy standard.
   To work with Compliance/ Legal/ Control function teams across all regions to identify the regulation/ legislation that needs to be taken into account in the minimum standards and/or to identify the regional variations to group policies. Some independent research may be required.
   To prioritise policy revisions taking into account review cycles, audit issues or other prioritisation factors and that this prioritisation is agreed with Head of Operational Risk and Regional Heads of Compliance
   To project manage the enhancement of the entire suite of Group policies and to keep all relevant stakeholders informed on the progress
   To draft appropriate appendices to the policies that reflect the regional regulatory (high-level) requirements and the local variations to the group policy
   To capture, where possible, known gaps in policy principles compared to actual practice (gap analysis), so that a remediation plan can be put in place.
   To identify where there are policies missing
   To work with regional teams to manage the retirement of local policies, where appropriate
 
 
 
   Key objectives:
 
 
   Policies are principles based, reflecting minimum standard across the group
   Policies are benchmarked against industry standards and best practices
   Policies have appendices that reflect regulatory expectations by region and therefore deviations to group principles
   Policies are aligned with the Group’s strategic goals, objectives and operational needs
   Policies identify key control requirements that can be aligned to RACAs and Controls inventory
   Policies have clear ownership, that is appropriate for 3 lines model, and aligned to agreed Principal Risk ownership
   Policies are clear on the risks that they are intended to manage, and align to Risk Taxonomy
   Policies are clear on escalation paths, governance and oversight requirements
 
 
 
   Requirements:
 
 
   University or college degree or equivalent work experience
   Expert experience with drafting policies; great command of the English language
   Ability to absorb complex information and present it to employees at all levels of an organisation in a clear and accessible way
   Strong stakeholder management, including the ability to understand diverse perspectives and to be able to successfully influence
   Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
   Possessing initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
   Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, PPT, SharePoint.
   Compliance experience (Desired)
   Knowledge of UK and European financial services regulations (Desired).
 


Policy Specialist - CMC Markets

Policy Specialist

You should have strong legal expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience in financial services or related sectors. Familiarity with regulatory compliance is essential.

You will provide legal advice, draft and review contracts, ensure compliance, manage disputes, and support business initiatives while mitigating legal risks.

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  The CMC Legal Team globally consists of regional Heads of Legal in UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with teams consisting of senior legal counsels, legal counsels, paralegals and legal administrators.
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  <br> ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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  <i> General</i>
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 <ul>
  <li> Assisting the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets’ objectives</li>
  <li> Specific provision of litigation / dispute resolution advice or data privacy advice to relevant internal teams</li>
  <li> Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and other types of contracts, including: CMC’s client-facing terms of business; general IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services and SaaS contracts); general marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts); outsourcing contracts; market data agreements; a broad range of institutional / partner agreements; prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs); property agreements (leases and licenses); engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax); and financing agreements (e.g. facility agreements)</li>
 </ul>
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  <i> Supporting the Legal </i><i>Team</i>
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business</li>
  <li> Demonstrating strong teamworking skills and liaising with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared</li>
  <li> Adept at monitoring, tracking and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters</li>
  <li> Monitoring legal updates and sharing relevant information with other Legal Team members</li>
  <li> Identifying and actioning key process, procedure and systems improvements within the Legal Team</li>
  <li> Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development</li>
  <li> Undertaking other duties as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role</li>
 </ul>
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  <i> Supporting Other </i><i>Departments</i>
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Assisting the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC’s business</li>
  <li> Reviewing marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team</li>
  <li> Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform</li>
  <li> Assisting the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
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  <i> International</i> <i>Outlook</i>
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li> Providing legal support and advice to CMC’s overseas branches and offices</li>
  <li> Ensuring that changes to CMC’s terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law</li>
  <li> Assisting with the expansion of CMC’s global businesses and cross border considerations, such as new office openings</li>
  <li> Ensuring CMC’s intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent IP infringements</li>
 </ul>
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  <i> Principle </i><i>Accountabilities</i>
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 <ul>
  <li> To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice</li>
  <li> To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received</li>
  <li> To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC’s business</li>
  <li> Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training</li>
  <li> When dealing with customers, clients or colleagues, ensuring that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets</li>
  <li> Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality</li>
  <li> Undertaking such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role.</li>
 </ul>
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   KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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   Essential
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 <ul>
  <li> 3PQE+ solicitor qualified in England and Wales. Solicitors that have qualified in other jurisdictions will be considered if they can demonstrate a commitment to qualify to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and have the necessary experience</li>
  <li> Prior litigation / dispute resolution experience or data privacy experience</li>
  <li> Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner.</li>
  <li> Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate</li>
 </ul>
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  <i> CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age</i>
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  The CMC Legal Team globally consists of regional Heads of Legal in UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific, with teams consisting of senior legal counsels, legal counsels, paralegals and legal administrators.
 
 
   ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 
   General
 
 
   Assisting the Head of Legal, Senior Legal Counsel and the wider Senior Management Team to deliver CMC Markets’ objectives
   Specific provision of litigation / dispute resolution advice or data privacy advice to relevant internal teams
   Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial and other types of contracts, including: CMC’s client-facing terms of business; general IT contracts (including software licenses, cloud services and SaaS contracts); general marketing contracts (including sponsorship and event contracts); outsourcing contracts; market data agreements; a broad range of institutional / partner agreements; prime brokerage documents (including ISDAs); property agreements (leases and licenses); engagement letters for external advisers (e.g. in relation to finance / tax); and financing agreements (e.g. facility agreements)
 
 
 
   Supporting the Legal Team
 
 
   Making a significant contribution to the provision of a high-quality legal service to the CMC business
   Demonstrating strong teamworking skills and liaising with global legal colleagues in Europe and Australia to ensure important information is shared
   Adept at monitoring, tracking and flagging key legal / commercial risks as they arise on various matters
   Monitoring legal updates and sharing relevant information with other Legal Team members
   Identifying and actioning key process, procedure and systems improvements within the Legal Team
   Embracing new challenges and adopting a growth mindset regarding continuous professional development
   Undertaking other duties as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
 
 
 
   Supporting Other Departments
 
 
   Assisting the Compliance Team with responses to complaints, financial promotions, regulatory issues and rule changes that may affect CMC’s business
   Reviewing marketing content in conjunction with the Compliance Team
   Assisting the Operations Team with any project work relating to the CMC trading platform
   Assisting the Institutional Team by preparing agreements and updating global legal advice and due diligence
 
 
 
   International Outlook
 
 
   Providing legal support and advice to CMC’s overseas branches and offices
   Ensuring that changes to CMC’s terms of business globally are compliant with both local regulation and the law
   Assisting with the expansion of CMC’s global businesses and cross border considerations, such as new office openings
   Ensuring CMC’s intellectual property rights around the world are protected and taking necessary action to prevent IP infringements
 
 
 
   Principle Accountabilities
 
 
   To ensure that legal risk is fully mitigated and that legal issues are always addressed in accordance with best practice
   To manage external advisers to best effect, keeping costs to a minimum, though without compromising the quality of legal advice received
   To have a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and its issues, including legal developments that relate to CMC’s business
   Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training
   When dealing with customers, clients or colleagues, ensuring that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
   Taking all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
   Undertaking such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role.
 
 
 
   KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
   Essential
 
 
   3PQE+ solicitor qualified in England and Wales. Solicitors that have qualified in other jurisdictions will be considered if they can demonstrate a commitment to qualify to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales and have the necessary experience
   Prior litigation / dispute resolution experience or data privacy experience
   Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a concise manner.
   Excellent organisation, analytical and negotiation skills.
   Ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team, assuming managerial responsibilities where appropriate
 
 
 
   CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age
 


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