Company: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Location: London
Job Description:
Senior Markets / Derivatives Lawyer (12-Month Contract)
London (Hybrid) | Global Investment Banking Environment
A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support its Counterparty Trading & Risk (CTR) and Foreign Exchange (FX) businesses within Markets.
This is a high-profile, front-office aligned role offering broad exposure across complex transactions and strategic initiatives on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day legal support to investor and corporate sales teams
- Advise on a broad range of complex transactions, including derivatives, project finance, and acquisition finance
- Lead legal due diligence on expansion into new jurisdictions and new product launches
- Support on default scenarios and close-outs, often driven by market and geopolitical events
- Partner closely with global stakeholders across London, New York, and other financial centres to deliver commercially focused advice
Key Requirements:
- 6–8 years’ PQE (or equivalent), from private practice or in-house
- Exposure to FX and/or derivatives (working knowledge sufficient)
- Strong academics and technical grounding
- Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confident communicator with the ability to manage a varied and high-volume workload
Additional Information:
- Start date: August 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Hybrid (London-based)
Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details.
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Posted: July 5th, 2026