Company Introduction
Finalto is a global leader in liquidity provision and trading technology solutions, serving institutional and B2B clients across financial markets worldwide. With regulated entities in the UK, Singapore, Cyprus, Australia, and the UAE, and additional operational teams in Denmark and Bulgaria, we combine international reach with local expertise.
Our business spans multi-asset liquidity, risk management, and cutting-edge trading platforms, supporting clients in achieving more efficient and sustainable growth. At the core of our success is our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and robust governance.
Role description:
We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel (NQ+) to join our current team of 2. As a legal team at Finalto, we work closely together to support each other, and you will have the opportunity to work with other legal and compliance professionals across the Finalto group and in relation to other parts of the Finalto business. As a business, we have a strong ethos of working across departments and jurisdictions, including our technology division which works alongside our regulated financial services businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Providing legal support to business teams with clear, timely and commercially sound legal advice on variety of legal topics including IP, Contract law, Financial Servies Regulation, Disputes, Governance, etc.
- Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts/agreements and other legal documents with technology, marketing, financial services, and other vendors.
- Building and maintaining relationships across various other functions in the business.
- Alongside others in the legal team, providing corporate support.
- Leading on improving efficiencies within the team through adoption of tools such as Co-pilot, ChatGPT & others.
Requirements
- Practicing lawyer from newly qualified to 2 years post qualification experience qualified in one of the following jurisdictions Singapore and/or Australia.
- Practical experience within the financial services industry (either through secondments, working in-house or prior career), or a regulator.
- Practical experience of dealing with a range of business as usual legal matters, such as commercial contracts, IT, data protection, IP issues, employment issues, disputes/litigation and company matters.
- A good grasp of the financial regulatory landscape for investment firms and a broad understanding of major regulatory initiatives
- Interest in scaling legal operations through implementation of AI/automation tools such as Co-pilot and Chat GPT
Why Join Finalto
- Hybrid Working Model & Work-Life Balance. Flexible working arrangements help you perform sustainably and effectively.
- People-First Culture. At Finalto, our people come first. We are committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
- Medical and Dental Benefits. We provide medical coverage for you and your eligible dependants, including your spouse and children, giving you greater peace of mind for you and your family.
- Team Engagement & Social Events. From quarterly celebrations to team activities, we create moments that bring our teams closer together.
- Community Perks. Enjoy company-sponsored lunches, team initiatives, and workplace amenities.
