At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex derivatives transactions and financial market regulations.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in financial markets.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with significant client exposure and cross-border integration.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-quality international transactions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in derivatives and strong advisory skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 190000 £ per year.
We are working with a leading international law firm in hiring a Derivatives Associate within their London team – this position sits within the wider Financial Markets, Structured Finance & Derivatives practice.
The team advises a broad range of financial institutions, investment banks, asset managers, corporates and other market participants on complex derivatives transactions across multiple asset classes. Their work spans interest rate, FX, equity, credit, commodity and inflation derivatives, as well as bespoke and structured hedging arrangements.
The practice undertakes a variety of derivatives and trading matters including ISDA master agreements, collateral and margin documentation, clearing arrangements, prime brokerage agreements, credit risk mitigation transactions, repos and securities lending. The team regularly advises on the derivatives aspects of financing, structured products, fund, regulatory and capital markets transactions.
On the advisory side, the team is heavily involved in financial markets regulation, advising clients on developments relating to EMIR, UK EMIR, MiFID II, SFTR, benchmark regulation and broader regulatory reform impacting derivatives markets. The team also maintains a strong presence within industry bodies and market initiatives, contributing to the development of market documentation and industry best practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Derivatives Associate who has at least 5 years' PQE and is looking to join a market-leading platform with significant client exposure and high-quality international work.
This leading international law firm operates across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The firm has developed a strong reputation within the financial institutions sector and advises many of the world's leading investment banks, asset managers, financial sponsors and corporate clients.
Culturally, the firm offers a highly collaborative and supportive environment, with clear progression opportunities and a transparent, performance-based bonus structure. Lawyers benefit from close interaction with partners, strong cross-border integration and access to complex, market-leading transactions.
Working collaboratively is at the core of the firm's success and, through its extensive international network, it has built an enviable client base comprising multinational corporations, global financial institutions, government bodies and innovative businesses operating across a range of sectors.
Salary: £160-£190k, depending on level and experience.
Derivatives Senior Associate in London employer: Vasto Legal Recruitment
This leading international law firm in London is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. With a transparent performance-based bonus structure and the opportunity to work on complex, high-quality international transactions, employees are well-positioned to advance their careers while engaging with top-tier clients across the financial sector.
