Legal Counsel

Jump Trading Group seeks an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in derivatives and trading agreements to join our global legal team in Hong Kong. You will negotiate and advise on derivatives transactions, prime brokerage agreements, and other trading-related matters across a range of asset classes. This role combines cutting-edge financial innovation with in-house counsel responsibilities, working closely with business development, trading, treasury, risk, and clearing teams.

What you'll do

• Work with business development, trading, treasury, risk and clearing teams to assess firm needs, advise internal constituents, and lead negotiations with derivatives and financing counterparties across all asset classes
• Counsel business units on contract strategy, including explaining contractual risks and obligations, suggesting alternatives, and negotiating contracts
• Identify potential regulatory issues relating to derivatives trading and work with compliance, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel to mitigate risks
• Work closely with global legal team members and support business initiatives across time zones
• Assist on internal legal department projects and initiatives

What you bring

• Admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong or another comparable jurisdiction
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin
• Substantial knowledge and experience negotiating trading-related documentation, with a focus on ISDA documentation, prime brokerage agreements, futures and OTC clearing agreements, repurchase agreements, and electronic trading agreements
• Working knowledge of regulations related to derivatives and trading
• Experience working on derivatives transactions in the Asia Pacific region
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to learn new subjects and business areas quickly
• Aptitude for explaining complex legal issues clearly to business partners
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
• Reliable and predictable availability

Nice to have

• Prior in-house experience, including at a financial services firm

About Jump Trading Group

Jump Trading Group is a research-driven firm that applies cutting-edge research to global financial markets. The firm empowers exceptional talent to innovate, push boundaries, and collaborate across a culture built on intellectual honesty, creativity, and constant learning.