Interim Derivatives/Margin Loans Lawyer (£800 - 1000 p.d umbrella) (Greater London)

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsA leading bank is looking to hire an Interim Derivatives/Margin Loans Lawyer for a 6-to-12-month period. This is an ASAP start.The team in which this position will sit advises on the full range of securities financing transactions, including repos, structured margin lending (including LP financing), derivatives-based financings over listed equities, OTC derivatives structures from vanilla trades on liquid equities to heavily structured trades on less liquid asset classes, and deal syndications through credit default swaps and sub-participations. The team also advises on structured share buybacks, strategic share disposals, and acquisitions by EMEA corporate and institutional clients.Key Responsibilities:The role involves providing legal and regulatory advice as part of product development. It offers the opportunity to advise on high-value transactions and bespoke client solutions involving complex derivatives and financing techniques, regulatory considerations, and developments. As the business operates globally, the role includes transactions in EMEA and regular contact with colleagues in the US and Asia.Focus areas include:Advising on legal and regulatory aspects of complex securities financing and equity derivative transactionsManaging legal, regulatory, and franchise risk by ensuring compliance with bank policies and developing new policies where neededDeveloping and managing relationships with external legal counsel across jurisdictionsAdvising on regulatory developments and providing general legal adviceDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation for equity derivatives and structured finance productsDriving transaction execution and issue resolutionAssisting in developing template documents like term sheets and confirmationsProviding training to front office, functions, and team membersRequirements:Experience in structuring transactions and drafting documentation for derivatives and/or structured finance at an international law firm or leading financial institutionTransactional expertise in Derivatives (preferably equities) and Margin Loans (including LMA standard documentation), or financing transactionsISDA documentation experience at transactional level (collars, forwards, total return swaps)General ISDA documentation experience at Master Agreement levelBroad knowledge of financial services legal and regulatory issuesIf interested, apply for additional information.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionLegal and ConsultingIndustriesBanking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr