Senior Legal Counsel

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About Us WHO WE ARE: Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, and Mumbai.
Established in 1986, we are a leading liquidity provider with nearly 2,000 employees worldwide.
We aim to improve markets through competitive pricing, execution, and risk management by providing liquidity across various financial instruments including derivatives, equities, ETFs, bonds, and currencies.
Our Sydney Office Established in 1996, our Sydney office is a key player in Asian markets, actively trading on exchanges in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan, serving as our APAC head office.
Legal Team The APAC legal team, part of a global legal group of around 25 professionals, acts as a crucial business partner, supporting trading, technology, compliance, risk, and HR functions, and providing company secretarial services.
Your Role Reporting to the APAC General Counsel, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals based mainly in Sydney.
Your responsibilities include: Providing legal advice on new business initiatives, products, markets, and counterparties, including risk assessments and contract negotiations.
Supporting technology and infrastructure teams.
Advising other functions such as Compliance, Procurement, Risk, Business Operations, Tax, and HR.
Managing corporate and commercial initiatives, enterprise risks (Data, IP, AI).
Monitoring and implementing legal and regulatory changes.
Reporting to regional management on legal and compliance issues.
Assisting in policy development, governance, and risk management frameworks.
Supporting global initiatives to improve legal operations and integration.
Mentoring junior legal team members.
Candidate Profile We seek an agile lawyer with entrepreneurial spirit, capable of handling diverse matters and engaging multiple stakeholders.
Requirements: Minimum 12 years PQE, with experience in private practice and/or in-house roles within financial markets or services, preferably with derivatives experience.
Law degree (Bachelor or JD) and valid practising certificate in Australia or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of financial regulations, corporate, commercial law, data, IP, and AI issues.
Regional/international experience is a plus.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to mentor and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong commercial acumen and multitasking skills.
Exceptional communication and ethical standards.
Benefits Enjoy a stimulating environment with diverse colleagues, competitive pay, bonuses, development programs, wellness perks (gym membership, massages), daily meals, social events, and flexible work arrangements.
Additional Information We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and providing accommodations during the hiring process.
Job Details Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr