Alexander Chapman is representing an international financial services organization seeking a Derivatives Counsel to join its legal team in London.
This hands-on position supports institutional trading across traditional financial markets and digital assets, partnering with trading, risk, compliance and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, credit support documentation and trade confirmations.
- Document OTC swaps, options and forwards across asset classes.
- Support prime brokerage, custody, collateral and clearing arrangements.
- Lead negotiations with institutional counterparties and external counsel.
- Assess cross-border derivatives regulatory requirements and provide commercially focused advice.
Qualifications
- Qualified in England and Wales, or an equivalent common-law jurisdiction.
- Ideally 3-5 years' derivatives PQE; strong candidates outside this range considered.
- Experience negotiating English and New York law ISDA agreements and related credit support documents.
- Familiarity with repurchase and securities-lending master agreements.
- Prime brokerage, custody or clearing experience highly desirable.
- Training at a leading international law firm strongly preferred; subsequent in-house experience welcomed.
- Strong judgement, communication and ability to manage negotiations independently.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Work Arrangement: Hybrid; not fully remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: Performance-based compensation, pension and private medical insurance
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Derivatives Counsel employer: Alexander Chapman Ltd
At Alexander Chapman Ltd, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets expertise. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our continuous learning opportunities and supportive culture, empowering you to excel as you develop cutting-edge quantitative models and strategies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and encourages meaningful impact in the world of finance.
