The Role:
This is a unique opportunity to work across the full spectrum of derivatives products – including rates, credit, FX, equities, commodities, and structured products – advising on trading, documentation, and regulatory developments.
You’ll be embedded within the business, partnering directly with traders, structurers, risk, and compliance teams to support complex, cross-asset transactions and provide strategic legal guidance on evolving regulatory frameworks.
What You'll Do:
* Provide legal advice and support on OTC and cleared derivatives across asset classes.
* Draft, negotiate, and manage trading documentation, including ISDA master agreements, CSAs, clearing and collateral arrangements.
* Advise on regulatory change implementation (e.g. EMIR, Dodd-Frank, UMR) and market infrastructure developments.
* Collaborate closely with front office and control functions across regions to enable trading activity and manage legal risk.
* Support global initiatives across capital markets and product innovation.
What We’re Looking For:
* 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in derivatives/structured products, gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house at a financial institution.
* Broad product coverage (any combination of rates, credit, FX, equity, commodities, structured/complex derivatives). However, experience in all products is not necessary.
* Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal and business risk.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Culture and Work Quality:
* High-impact, business-facing legal role
* Diverse and inclusive culture with a strong focus on development
* Exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and cutting-edge market activity
* Global scope and collaborative legal team