At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team and advise on derivatives and structured products.
- Company: Top-tier US law firm with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, flexible bonuses, and a clear path to partnership.
- Other info: Unique opportunity to shape a growing team in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a new team with real ownership and visibility in your work.
- Qualifications: Mid-senior associates with strong derivatives or structured products experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Are you a Derivatives or Structured Products Associate ready to stop being a small cog in a huge machine?
I'm working with a top-tier US law firm that is urgently hiring two mid-senior associates into its Derivatives & Structured Products (D&SP) team - and this is not your typical big-firm opportunity.
You'll be joining right at the ground floor of a team being built from scratch, working directly alongside the practice leads rather than buried under layers of hierarchy.
Real ownership, real visibility, and a genuine path to partnership as the team scales - this is the kind of opportunity that comes around once in a career.
The team
- One role sits alongside the D&SP Team Lead, focused primarily on
- Derivatives
- Infrastructure, Real Estate Finance, and Leveraged Finance hedging across IR, FX and Commodities, alongside fund-level ISDA work.
- The other role sits with the Structured Products lead, focused on
Structured Products , with flexibility for candidates who want broader exposure across both areas.
- The team is already expanding into
Prime Brokerage buy-side work for the fund formation team - you'd be getting in before that growth really takes off.
Key responsibilities include
- Advising on ISDA documentation and derivatives across infrastructure, real estate finance and leveraged finance hedging.
- Structuring and negotiating IR, FX and Commodities hedging arrangements.
- Supporting fund-level ISDA and structured products work.
- Playing a key role in shaping the team as it expands into Prime Brokerage and fund formation work.
Who we're looking for
- Mid-senior PQE associates with strong Derivatives and/or Structured Products experience.
- Solid ISDA documentation knowledge.
- Lawyers who want ownership, not just another seat on a big team.
- Ambitious candidates looking for a genuine, accelerated path to partnership.
This is a rare chance to join a top-tier US firm at the start of something significant - with compensation to match, including flexibility to match end-of-year bonuses for the right candidates.
If you're interested in hearing more, or know someone who may be suitable, I'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.
Derivatives or Structured Products Associate employer: The Stephen James Partnership
As a leading law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Law Clerk, you will have access to ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to grow your legal expertise in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, we offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact in the field of employment law.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
