Derivatives Lawyer

Axiom Talent Platform; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Derivatives Lawyer in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in derivatives trading and a deep understanding of Canadian regulations. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and advising clients on compliance and regulatory risks. Competitive compensation and benefits offered, with primarily remote work required in certain circumstances.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development resources

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in derivatives trading or capital markets law ideally from a major law firm, financial institution, and/or in-house legal team.
• Deep familiarity with Canadian derivatives regulation and related securities law frameworks.
• Actively licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in a Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Draft negotiate and advise a variety of derivatives and trading agreements.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and transactional issues.
• Support clients in understanding and managing legal and regulatory risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business practices.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Banking

Legal Research

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Underwriting

Phone Etiquette

Education

Law degree

Job description

We are seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to join our expanding bench of legal professionals supporting top-tier clients in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for a motivated lawyer with experience advising on derivatives trading and capital markets transactions and a strong understanding of Canadian securities and derivatives regulation.

Responsibilities

• Draft negotiate and advise a variety of derivatives and trading agreements.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and transactional issues affecting derivatives and financial markets activities.
• Support clients in understanding and managing legal and regulatory risks across trading and investment operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in derivatives trading or capital markets law ideally from a major law firm financial institution and / or in-house legal team.
• Deep familiarity with Canadian derivatives regulation and related securities law frameworks.
• Actively licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in a Canadian province.

Compensation Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes Medical dental and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber on-demand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axioms legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom

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Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1