Description:
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job Description:
Crowell & Moring, a global Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an Associate or Counsel to join our Financial Services team in New York. This role involves representing banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions in negotiating various trading agreements, including International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), prime brokerage agreements, and securities lending agreements. The position also includes drafting, structuring, and negotiating swap transactions, with a primary focus on credit and credit-linked swaps.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and draft ISDAs, GMRAs, prime brokerage agreements, securities lending agreements, and other trading agreements.
- Structure and negotiate swap transactions, particularly credit and credit-linked swaps.
- Provide regulatory expertise in the application of Dodd-Frank to derivatives.
- Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance and optimize transaction outcomes.
Qualifications:
- 5 to 7 years of substantive experience in derivatives
- Background in lending, secured/structured transactions, creditors' rights, or bankruptcy is beneficial.
- Regulatory expertise in Dodd-Frank application to derivatives, is a plus
How to Apply:
To apply, submit your resume, transcript, and deal sheet using the online application system.
Benefits and compensation:
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $320,000 to $355,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant's skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.
Search Firms: submissions from search firms will NOT be accepted by email. To submit your candidate, apply through our applicant portal.
Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates.
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