Derivatives Associate

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.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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