In-House Counsel

3w3 weeks ago

Pico

London, GB · Full-time · £120,000 – £160,000

About this role

Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions. As financial industry experts, we help clients efficiently scale their business and access markets through the full trading lifecycle. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

Pico seeks an In-House Counsel for its London office to provide legal advice and support on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters. The role supports internal clients in a fast-paced, rapidly expanding company. You will work as part of a dynamic global Legal team.

Day-to-day duties include structuring, negotiating, and drafting commercial agreements like NDAs, license agreements, SLAs, and exchange agreements from customer and vendor perspectives. You will assess regulatory frameworks, manage corporate processes for jurisdictional expansion, and advise on governance. Additional support covers HR agreements and general transactions.

This hands-on role demands flexibility across legal and compliance matters in a roll-up-your-sleeves atmosphere. Expect strong business acumen for practical solutions amid tight deadlines. The position suits proactive individuals comfortable with varied responsibilities.

The role is office-based with occasional travel and extended hours to cover EMEA, Americas, and APAC jurisdictions. It offers exposure to cross-border business in a global financial technology firm.

Requirements

4+ PQE years relevant experience in corporate/commercial practice, preferably with in-house experience in fast-paced environment
Solicitor in good standing under laws of England and Wales
Law degree from a well-regarded law school
Experience with cross-border business, including Americas and APAC
Experience in technology product procurement, especially market data and exchange connectivity
Knowledge of hardware and software licensing agreements
Notary certification (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, and draft commercial and technology agreements including NDAs, hardware/software/services license agreements, maintenance agreements, SLAs, financial exchange agreements, telco agreements, outsourcing agreements, office leases, professional services agreements, and system access agreements
Design, implement, and update template client agreements and negotiate client agreements
Assess applicability of various regulatory frameworks, communicate and action compliance obligations
Manage corporate processes for expansion to new jurisdictions and internal company secretarial activities
Advise on corporate governance practices
Support human resources by advising on and drafting agency, contractor, and employee agreements and internal HR processes
Handle general corporate transactional matters