Company: Page Executive

Apply for the Legal Counsel – Equity Derivatives

Location: New York

Job Description:

Top investment banking client.

Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreements
Advise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworks
Support trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwards
Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templates
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerations

JD from US ABA accredited law school
4+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferred
US State Bar Admission
Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation
Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws (’33 Act, ’34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives
Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions
Strong understanding of ISDA framework
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026