Legal Counsel Director Trading Documentation for a Leading Global Banking Group
The Role
Director level - Supporting a Trading and Sales desk covering all IR / FX / Equity Derivatives working as part of a Trading Documentation Legal Team
* Negotiating master agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, give-up agreements, cleared derivatives execution documentation, repurchase agreements, stocklending agreements, collateral arrangements and regulatory amendments with corporates and banks
* Navigation of various online platforms to negotiate client facing contracts, and to also access, amend and maintain information
* Regulatory & compliance documentation, including EMIR / UK EMIR.
* Review of regulatory initial margin documentation.
* Working closely with the Front office Trading desks
* Project finance hedging transactions ( training will be provided)
Candidate Profile
* Qualified lawyer with either a law firm or financial institution background
* Experience of trading documentation (ISDA Master Agreements, CSA, GMRA and/or GMSLA).
* Familiarity with trading environment and banking structures
* Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
* Proven negotiation skills / oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work quickly in a time efficient manner
* Hybrid working policy 3 days / week in the office
* Attractive Compensation package and benefits