At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal coverage for equity derivatives and structured finance transactions.
- Company: Top investment bank offering a hybrid work schedule.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, cash bonus, excellent benefits, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and simplify legal advice in a thriving environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the fast-paced world of finance.
- Qualifications: JD from US ABA accredited law school and 4+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Investment bank with hybrid schedule and long term growth opportunities. Primary focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes.
About Our Client: Top investment banking client.
Job Description
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.
The Successful Applicant:
- JD from US ABA accredited law school.
- 4+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferred.
- US State Bar Admission.
- Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives and structured notes documentation.
- Experience with and deep understanding of securities laws ('33 Act, '34 Act) in relation to equity derivatives.
- 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.
Legal Counsel - Equity Derivatives in Lincolnshire employer: Page Executive
As a leading investment bank, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Our hybrid working model provides flexibility, while our focus on equity derivatives ensures that you will be at the forefront of innovative financial solutions. With competitive salaries, cash bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to supporting your career development in a dynamic and rewarding industry.
