Wintermute is hiring a
Legal Counsel

Summary

The job is for a Legal Counsel at Wintermute, a leading crypto native algorithmic trading firm. The role involves supporting various businesses like OTC and on-exchange trading, regulatory compliance, and other legal projects. The candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto, and be able to adapt to the dynamic nature of Wintermute's business.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience practicing law (qualified) at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel for a firm specialized in financial services, fintech and/or crypto
• Experience working in a high-performance, dynamic and high-growth environment is strongly preferred; self-motivation and drive is essential
• Strong grasp of commercial law in relation to financial services, e.g. OTC agreements (spot, derivatives and structured products is a strong advantage), lending agreements, financial services contracts, trading agreements and others
• General knowledge of regulatory themes in relation to proprietary trading and financial services. Deeper understanding of regulatory aspects in some of the key jurisdictions (UK, Singapore, US, Europe) is a plus, as well as some familiarity with crypto regulatory topics
• General understanding of the crypto industry is a plus, i.e. types of tokens, token governance, DAOs, blockchain foundations; willingness to learn quickly is critical

Responsibilities

• Lead legal-commercial negotiations: draft and negotiate agreements in relation to our business lines (OTC, liquidity provision, exchange agreements, trading agreements, software agreements, and others)
• Regulatory research & compliance guidance: work closely with the rest of legal and compliance team to monitor the legal and regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions; support financial regulatory compliance under each regulatory regime (FCA, MAS, SEC, CTFC, etc.); advise and support guidance on regulation of decentralized finance and protocols
• Help with the design and implementations of efficient processes and tools required for cross-department collaboration, regulatory compliance or new licensing
• Get involved in a wide range of wider legal topics depending on skills, preferences and company needs, These could range from commercial disputes/litigation, to employment, to corporate topics

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity and interest to learn other areas of law and business quickly
• Proven ability to see the bigger picture and commercial strategy; quickly understand new functional areas and have a cross-functional mindset
• Strong interest and curiosity in algorithmic trading and decentralized finance
• Detail oriented, commercial hands-on attitude to legal and business problems
• Experience with MS Office. Willingness to quickly learn new tools as required, e.g. Google Suite, CRM, CLM (Ironclad and/or Spotdraft)

Benefits

• Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments
• A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway
• A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial
• A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private Health insurance