Junior Legal Associate

About BitDelta GroupBitdelta Group is a multi-asset financial services company serving retail and institutional clients. Its entities operate under separate regulatory frameworks, with CMA-regulated BitDelta Securities acting as an introducer and FSC-regulated BitDelta Limited, Mauritius, providing trading and investment services.About the RoleThe Junior Legal Associate will report to the Head of Legal and Compliance and support the Legal and Compliance Department in delivering high-quality legal, regulatory, and corporate advisory services across the Group’s financial services businesses, including capital markets, financial brokerage, fintech activities. The role requires strong legal drafting, regulatory research, contract review, and analytical skills, with exposure to financial licensing, regulatory affairs, corporate transactions, and ongoing regulatory compliance matters. The successful candidate will work closely with legal and compliance to support strategic initiatives, licensing projects, governance frameworks, and day-to-day legal and regulatory operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Drafting & DocumentationDraft, review, and maintain legal documentation, including:Client AgreementsNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)Service AgreementsConsultancy AgreementsEmployment ContractsCorporate ResolutionsShareholder AgreementsBoard ResolutionsMaintain legal records and document repositories.Regulatory Policies & GovernanceDraft, review, and update internal policies and procedures, including:AML/CFT FrameworksCompliance ManualsRisk Management PoliciesClient Onboarding ProceduresCorporate Governance FrameworksEnsure documentation remains aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.Licensing & Regulatory AffairsAssist in preparing regulatory applications and submissions.Support licensing projects involving financial services, capital markets, fintech business. Coordinate with regulators and stakeholders on licensing and compliance matters.Regulatory Business PlansAssist in preparing:Regulatory Business PlansFinancial ProjectionsGovernance StructuresOperational FrameworksCompliance ProgramsSupport regulatory submissions and licensing engagements.Legal Research & Regulatory AnalysisConduct detailed legal and regulatory research.Monitor regulatory developments across financial services, fintech and capital markets. Prepare legal memoranda, briefing notes, regulatory summaries, and management reports.Contract Review & Risk AssessmentReview commercial contracts and identify legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.Prepare risk assessments and recommend contractual improvements.Support contract negotiations under supervision.Third-Party Due DiligenceConduct legal and compliance due diligence on:VendorsTechnology ProvidersLiquidity ProvidersPayment Service ProvidersOutsourcing PartnersProfessional Service FirmsAssess contractual and regulatory exposures.Financial Markets KnowledgeDevelop working knowledge of:EquitiesBondsCommoditiesDerivativesCFDsForeign Exchange (FX)Futures and OptionsMargin Trading and Settlement ProcessesStay informed of market and regulatory developments.Trading Platforms & Market InfrastructureDevelop an understanding of:MetaTrader 5 (MT5)Iress Trading PlatformCQG PlatformUnderstand client lifecycle management, execution workflows, risk controls, and platform governance from a legal and regulatory perspective.Corporate Transactions & AdvisorySupport corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising exercises, shareholder transactions, and strategic business initiatives.Assist in transaction documentation, legal due diligence, and corporate approvals.Litigation & Dispute SupportAssist in managing litigation, employment disputes, regulatory investigations, and external counsel engagements.Prepare supporting documentation, chronologies, and legal submissions.Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Business teams.Coordinate document execution and regulatory filings.Support client advisory and consulting assignments.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.1-3 years of experience in a law firm, consultancy, financial institution, fintech company, or regulatory environment.Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.Excellent analytical, research, and communication abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of financial services, capital markets and fintech regulations.Exposure to AML/CFT and compliance frameworks.Experience supporting licensing applications and regulatory submissions.Professional certifications in Compliance, AML, Risk Management, or Financial Services would be advantageous.Core CompetenciesLegal Drafting & NegotiationRegulatory Research & AnalysisCorporate & Commercial LawRisk AssessmentCompliance AwarenessCritical ThinkingStakeholder ManagementAttention to DetailProject CoordinationProfessional Integrity