Description:
Legal counsel responsible for managing legal risk across the An Award-Winning Strategic and Creative Solutions Company fixed income trading and sales unit- Supporting An Award-Winning Strategic and Creative Solutions Company U.S. swap dealer and broker dealer business lines including swaps, foreign exchange, cleared products, credit, and repo.
- Negotiating and drafting a broad range of complex trading and financing agreements for derivatives (e.g., ISDAs and futures), clearing and execution, investments, securities financing, tri-party custodian agreements, and bespoke products.
- Researching and advising on regulations affecting the business and related legal issues.
- Assisting with new projects, including knowledge management, establishment of standards and templates, and supporting new and expanding business areas.
- Liaising with external counsel and other external advisers as needed.
- Collaborating with other teams across An Award-Winning Strategic and Creative Solutions Company, including Sales and Trading, Credit, Operations, and Compliance.
- Hybrid working model
Qualification:
- Law degree from an accredited law school
- 2-4+ years of experience in a derivative/corporate/regulatory team at a law firm (preferred) or financial company
- Experienced with drafting and negotiating trading and financing agreements
- Reliable and flexible team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and collaborative approach
- Organized self-starter with project management skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong and concise communicator; skilled writer and negotiator
- Able to handle competing priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Highly analytical and pragmatic thinker who can articulate well-reasoned legal arguments to stakeholders
- Familiarity with derivatives, financing, and related regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank) is preferred
- Related experience in emerging markets is a plus
- Experience with netting opinions is a plus
