We are currently seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.
Responsibilities
- Providing practical and commercial advice to key business stakeholders; and supporting on a range complex OTC and exchange-traded derivatives transactions for both sell-side and buy-side clients.
- Working on essential projects in response to current regulatory and political changes, including Brexit and IM phases 4 & 5.
- Drafting and negotiating a range of both standard and complex derivatives documentation.
- Good understanding of Clearing rules / CCP and any asset classes : Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, etc.
- Advising on risk mitigation strategies and maintaining up to date regulatory standards.
- Assisting the development of new products and markets.
- Working with and advising business clients directly, providing guidance and practical solutions in relation to the ever-changing FS regulatory environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of relevant experience supporting a financial institution.
- Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally
- You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.
Compensation, Benefits & Location
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
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