Derivatives Attorney — MSFTA Specialist (Canada, Hybrid)

Axiom Law; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 149,000 - 463,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Canadian-qualified Derivatives Attorney to support their derivatives team in Canada, focusing on MSFTA drafting, reviewing, and negotiating within financial services and capital markets.

The role offers hybrid work with Toronto preferred, and remote options for other Canadian locations. Qualified candidates will collaborate with internal stakeholders during negotiations and provide seamless legal support across the derivatives practice.

Qualifications

• Canadian-qualified attorney licensed to practice law in an applicable Canadian jurisdiction.
• Direct experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating MSFTA agreements.
• Experience within financial services, derivatives, or capital markets.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, technology, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSFTA agreements.
• Provide legal support to the derivatives team on MSFTA-related matters.
• Review agreements and identify relevant legal and contractual issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the negotiation process.
• Support derivatives and capital markets-related legal matters as needed.

Skills

MSFTA drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal communication

Problem solving

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Canadian-qualified Derivatives Attorney to support their derivatives team in Canada, focusing on MSFTA drafting, reviewing, and negotiating within financial services and capital markets.

The role offers hybrid work with Toronto preferred, and remote options for other Canadian locations. Qualified candidates will collaborate with internal stakeholders during negotiations and provide seamless legal support across the derivatives practice.