Managing/Supervising Associate - Derivatives

Managing Consultant – Head of Talent Delivery – Rutherford Search

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Supervising Associate (4+ PQE) to join a market-leading Derivatives & Trading team within a leading international law firm. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of buy-side trading and derivatives matters, advising sophisticated institutional clients across global financial markets.

The team is part of a broader Asset Management & Investment Funds practice and is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice on complex and high-value transactions in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment.

The Role

As a Supervising Associate, you will play a central role within the team, taking ownership of complex matters and developing long‑term client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of trading and derivatives documentation, including ISDAs, prime brokerage agreements, GMRAs, GMSLAs and ETD agreements
• Advising clients on regulatory developments affecting derivatives and trading activity, including EMIR and MiFID II
• Managing multiple high-value transactions simultaneously with confidence and commercial judgment
• Working closely with partners, colleagues across other practice areas and clients to deliver integrated advice
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
• Contributing to business development, thought leadership and knowledge‑sharing initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years’ post‑qualification experience – England & Wales Qualified
• Trained and qualified at a leading law firm
• Strong experience advising buy‑side clients on derivatives and trading matters
• Excellent academic background
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage sensitive, high‑value matters
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Collaborative approach and commitment to working within a diverse and inclusive team

Please get in touch at matthew@rutherfordsearch.com OR +44 20 31 37 3740.