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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