Derivatives Lawyer, In-House Legal in City of London

Role Overview

We\’re instructed on an in-house opportunity for a junior derivatives lawyer to join the treasury legal team of a large UK financial services company. This is the final hire into a newly formed team following a major restructure and offers growth and real ownership in the derivatives space as part of a broader role in a stable and growing business. The role will involve advising on derivatives as well as wider wholesale funding work. You will be working on ISDA and collateral documentation and customer-facing hedging. The role will include broader treasury work including covered bonds, EMTN / US MTN, RMBS and Repo. You will enjoy close, day-to-day interaction with the treasury and finance business teams.

Responsibilities

• Advising on derivatives and wider wholesale funding work
• Drafting ISDA and collateral documentation and providing customer-facing hedging support
• Handling broader treasury matters including covered bonds, EMTN / US MTN, RMBS and Repo

Required Skill Sets

• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets/Derivatives
• Structured Products/Securitisation
• Asset & Wealth Management
• Funds
• Insurance
• Regulatory
• Corporate/Private Equity
• Commercial
• Technology

Qualifications

• Qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent) from a top-tier UK law firm
• Strong derivatives background; securitisation or wholesale funding experience is desirable
• In-house experience such as from an investment bank legal team is beneficial
• Commercially minded, confident and motivated to work in‑house

Benefits

• High‑quality, steady flow of work
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Strong and supportive culture in a purpose‑led organisation