Negotiator in Belfast

Fieldfisher is a leading legal services provider, committed to delivering efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions to our clients. We specialise in servicing clients with high-volume legal needs and focus on engagements involving eDisclosure, Contract Management and Legal Technology. We are looking to grow our footprint in Belfast by building a dedicated team to service our blue-chip client base.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a negotiator who will be responsible for negotiating and executing various master trading documents on behalf of our clients.
• The ideal candidate will have a background in negotiating some financial services agreements with clients, with a particular focus on some of the Master Agreements such as ISDA, CSA, GMRA and GMSLA as well as ancillary agreements such as CDEA, MRRA and FX Compensation Agreements.
• Agreement Negotiation: Using either counterparty paper or our clients' agreement templates, the senior negotiator will be required to draft, negotiate, obtain internal approvals, and finally execute new arrangements with counterparties.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the client's legal, business, credit, risk and operations teams, to ensure that all negotiations are agreed and approved by the relevant people.
• Data Management: Ensuring that each negotiation is tracked and updated on our client portal so that the management information is up to date and reconciles against the client's internal systems.
• Training and Mentoring: Using your knowledge and experience, help to train and upskill junior members of the team, and act as a mentor for them as they embark on a negotiation career.

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in negotiating financial legal agreements, with some exposure to ISDA, CSA, GMRA, and GMSLA.
• Proven expertise in negotiating with counterparties in financial services, such as investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds.
• Knowledge of derivatives, securities lending, and repo markets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with legal tech and innovative solutions for streamlining the negotiation process.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
• Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability.
• We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.