Derivatives Lawyer - Global Brokerage Firm

Job Description

We are seeking a commercially minded Derivatives Lawyer to join an established brokerage firm. The successful candidate will provide legal support and advice on a broad range of derivatives products, with a particular focus on OTC derivatives, trading documentation and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate OTC derivatives documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSA), and related trading agreements.

• Provide legal advice on derivatives transactions involving structured products, swaps, options, futures and other financial instruments.

• Support the business on legal and regulatory matters relating to brokerage, derivatives trading and capital markets activities.

• Advise on counterparty negotiations, trading arrangements, collateral requirements, netting provisions and transaction structures.

• Work closely with the front office, compliance, risk and operations teams to identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks.

• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the firm's derivatives activities remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

• Manage external legal counsel and provide support on dispute resolution and other contentious matters where required.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 5 to 10 years of PQE.

• Prior experience in derivatives, structured products or financial markets legal work.

• Strong exposure to OTC derivatives documentation, particularly ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs.

• Experience working with financial institutions, investment banks, brokerage firms or law firms advising financial services clients.

• Good understanding of derivatives markets, financial regulations and trading structures.

• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercially astute, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment.
  

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  EA 26S3629