Susquehanna Pacific Pty Limited (a member of the Susquehanna International Group of companies) is currently seeking an In-House Legal Counsel. The role is to advise on the full range of legal matters which affect its business across the Asia Pacific. 

This role would be suitable for a lawyer in private practice, ideally with some financial markets experience, who is looking to make the move in-house. Alternatively, we would consider an in-house lawyer who is currently working in a financial markets role.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with other members of the Susquehanna legal team and the Susquehanna business.
• Manage a diverse range of legal matters which affect the business across the Asia Pacific region, including reviewing and negotiating technology, licensing, trading, brokerage, prime brokerage, execution, clearing, and other commercial arrangements.
• Undertake both transactional work and advice work.

• Holder of a current practising certificate in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, or UK.
• 4 to 8 years’ post admission experience.
• Broad knowledge of corporations law and securities law.
• Excellent negotiation skills, and strong organization, effective planning, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to exhibit independent judgment when evaluating projects or assignment needs.
• Ability to deal confidently with senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work across different legal jurisdictions and time zones.
• Experience in the following areas (private practice or in house) would be highly regarded:
  • sell side global markets or sell side brokerage work; and
  • privacy, technology, or data law.

What’s in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
• Fully stocked kitchen, with daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Matched donations and corporate discounts.
• Explore our benefits and culture: link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led Susquehanna to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In our offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

What we do 

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.