At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal coverage for equity derivatives and structured finance transactions.
- Company: Top investment banking client with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, cash bonus, excellent benefits, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a leading firm and shape the future of equity derivatives law.
- Qualifications: JD from accredited law school and 5+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
About Our Client
Top investment banking client.
Job Description
The Senior Derivatives Counsel will be a key member of the investment bank's legal team with a focus on equity derivatives, ISDA trading documentation, and other legal matters with room to expand into other areas.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide legal coverage to the equities sales and trading business, with an emphasis on equity derivatives and structured equity finance transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, credit support annexes (initial and variation margin), master confirmations, and related agreements.
- Advise on regulatory requirements impacting derivatives transactions, including uncleared margin rules and other applicable frameworks.
- Support trading activity across a variety of products, including equity swaps, options, and forwards.
- Draft and negotiate securities financing documentation, such as MRAs and MSLAs, and contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized templates.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Market Risk, Collateral, Operations, and related functions to address legal, documentation, and risk considerations.
- Provide legal support across a broader suite of equity‑linked products, including structured notes, corporate equity derivatives (e.g., ASRs and issuer forward transactions), custom indices, quantitative investment strategies, and more bespoke solutions.
The Successful Applicant
- JD from US ABA accredited law school.
- 5+ years of experience gained at a top law firm, in‑house handling derivatives at an investment bank or a combination thereof.
- US State Bar Admission.
- Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and trading documentation.
- Experience advising on margin loans and structured notes transactions.
- Strong understanding of ISDA framework.
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
- Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business.
What's on Offer
- Base salary.
- Cash bonus.
- Excellent benefits.
- Hybrid working model.
- Opportunity for growth.
- 401 (k).
Director, Derivatives Counsel in Lincolnshire employer: Page Executive
As a leading investment banking client, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, all while engaging in meaningful legal work that shapes the future of equity derivatives. Join us to be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact our innovative trading strategies and contribute to your professional advancement.
