The client
A leading financial services firm dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions is looking for a 9PQE+ Markets Lawyer to lead their team of trading floor lawyers.
The successful candidate will play a lead role in managing equity derivatives transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing full range legal support for the business with derivatives transactions
- Supporting the team with product engineering and design and associated legal issues.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating derivatives documentation
- Collaborating with internal teams, including trading, risk management, compliance, and operations, to ensure smooth execution of derivatives transactions.
- Managing external legal counsel as needed and coordinating with counterparties' legal teams.
- Advising on regulatory matters related to derivatives, including EMIR, MiFID II, and other relevant regulations.
- Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments in the derivatives market and providing updates and training to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer with 9+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in derivatives law, preferably within a financial services firm or top-tier law firm.
- Experience of derivatives markets and products.
- Knowledge of equity derivatives would be a plus for this position.
- Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex derivatives agreements.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements affecting derivatives transactions.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Senior Derivatives Lawyer, Leading financial services firm in Reading employer: Taylor Root
At Taylor Root, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a supportive environment where innovative legal solutions thrive. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions to our exciting creative business.
