Legal Counsel

About Da Vinci

Da Vinci is a proprietary trading house founded in 2015 and specialised in solving market inefficiencies, identifying opportunities based on volatility arbitrage strategies and providing liquidity to the markets. We are headquartered in the home of the world’s first stock market, Amsterdam, and we have just opened a second office in Mumbai. Today, we trade on the most prominent exchanges across South America, Asia and the US. Our vision is set on sustainable growth, with new offices opening in the US soon.

We always keep our work smart and innovative and are building a team of trading enthusiasts. The key to our success is hiring not only intelligent but inventive, laser-focused and highly efficient individuals. Across all departments; trading, quantitative research and development alike, Da Vinci is made up some of the sharpest minds and most passionate players in the industry. We are non-hierarchical and support employees in exploring their interests and strengths, placing no limit on personal growth.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel supporting Da Vinci’s activities, you will work closely with the trading teams and be a key player in keeping high standards for legal advice. This role reports to the Head of Legal and Compliance.

Da Vinci offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Laws and regulations: Anticipate and advise on upcoming legislation relevant to Da Vinci’s activities
• Contract management: Advise on legal matters relevant to the business activities, including review and advise on contracts and act as a trusted advisor to the business
• Corporate matters: Support on all corporate housekeeping matters and stakeholder engagement
• Corporate structuring: Support on various corporate optimisation projects, setting up entities and coordinating with internal and external advisors and stakeholders
• Cross functional engagement: Work together with other departments such as Risk, Finance, Accounting and Tax to achieve a streamlined and efficient approach on all cross functional projects within the organisation
• Legal risk awareness: Be an advocate of the Legal Department within the organisation and create awareness on legal matters

Requirements

• Legal degree in the EU, UK or United States of America; experience in private practice is preferred
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably working in a legal function in a regulated financial services firm or having advised financial services firms as external lawyer
• Experience with contract advising and life-cycle (including drafting from scratch, commercial negotiations and managing business and counterparty expectations)
• Experience with corporate housekeeping matters, such as board and shareholder resolutions and meetings and managing stakeholder engagement
• Affinity or experience with setting up entities in various jurisdictions, corporate restructuring and (tax) optimisation projects
• Responsible, “go the extra mile” mentality, capable of balancing between the depth of legal matters and a practical approach where needed

Benefits:

• Remuneration package between EUR 70,000 and EUR 100,000 depending on experience
• An opportunity to work with some of the most qualified professionals in the industry
• The chance to experience trading first hand as a trusted advisor to the business
• Excellent base salary and variable pay based on performance
• Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
• A relocation package when moving from abroad, including flight coverage, temporary accommodation upon arrival, house-finding service and expat support
• Meals during work hours
• Social events and after-work drinks
• Reimbursement of travel costs
• Sponsored gym membership and in-house chair massage
• In-house game room (pool table, board games and console games)