Legal Counsel at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

This position is based in Paris, reporting to the Head of Legal at LCH SA. LCH is a fast‑evolving clearing house within LSEG’s Post Trade Division, serving a global client base across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and update clearing rules, instructions, and notices in response to new products, projects, and regulatory changes.
• Draft amendments and manage the regulatory approval process with authorities (AMF, ACPR, BdF, SEC, CFTC).
• Prepare bilingual documentation (French/English).
• Negotiate, draft, and amend agreements with trading venues, CSDs, service providers, intra‑group entities, and financial counterparties.
• Handle master agreements (GMRA, FBF).
• Respond to member and client inquiries, regulator requests and clearing member claims.
• Draft and review internal legal documents, including committee terms of reference.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law issues.
• Provide clear advice to internal customers on new products, memberships, and service improvements.
• Ensure business development aligns with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in market consultations and regulatory initiatives.
• Support other legal department activities as needed.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 6–8+ years PQE in financial services as in‑house counsel or at a credible international law firm.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in French financial/banking law; corporate law knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DORA, EMIR, Arrêté 3 November 2014, and banking regulations.
• French or dual UK qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, autonomy, and accountability.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficient in French and English with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

What We Value

• Flexibility and adaptability in a challenging environment.
• Assertiveness combined with strong partnership skills.
• Dedication to delivering solutions that enable business growth while ensuring compliance.

Location: Nanterre, Île‑de‑France, France. Senior Associate – Career Stage.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.

Should you have an interest in this role, please submit your application through LSEG’s official channels.