A top international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its derivatives team in London.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of transactional derivatives matters, including:
- Drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and related documentation
- Advising on a variety of OTC derivatives (including interest rate, FX, equity, and credit derivatives)
- Supporting structured finance, securitisation, and capital markets transactions involving derivatives
- Assisting with regulatory advice (e.g. EMIR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)
- Managing collateral, netting, and close-out provisions
- Liaising directly with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders
- Conducting legal research and staying up to date with market developments
Qualifications
- NQ–4 PQE in general banking & finance or derivatives (either in-house or in private practice)
- England & Wales qualified
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Strong academic background
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Commercially astute with strong client-facing skills
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and bonus structure
- Exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious and collaborative global team
- Clear progression prospects to Counsel and partnership
- Access to high-profile clients
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and dynamic working environment in a prime London location
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contact Alex Pendleton for a confidential discussion.
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