Legal Counsel | Capital Markets

Capital Markets Recruitment; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international bank in Paris is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its legal team. This role focuses on drafting and reviewing documentation for derivatives and fixed income transactions. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of PQE, strong experience in derivatives documentation, and fluency in English and French. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and a hybrid working model.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial law firm or legal team of a financial institution.
• Proven experience with derivatives documentation.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate derivatives and fixed income documentation.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory and transactional matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Support the legal team on capital markets initiatives.

Connaissances

Legal documentation for derivatives

Regulatory compliance

Fluency in English and French

Formation

3–6 years’ PQE

Description du poste

Legal Counsel – Capital Markets (Paris)

Our client, a leading international bank, is seeking a Legal Counsel with strong Capital Markets experience to join its high-performing legal team in Paris. This position has arisen due to continued business growth and offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions in a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

As Legal Counsel, you will focus primarily on Derivatives and Fixed Income products. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and advising on derivatives and fixed income documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. You will also play a key role in the execution of such documentation, working closely with internal stakeholders across the bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation related to derivatives and fixed income transactions.
• Provide legal advice on relevant regulatory and transactional matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, risk management, and external regulatory frameworks.
• Support the wider legal team and business units on capital markets initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–6 years’ PQE, gained within a commercial law firm or the legal team of a financial institution.
• Proven experience with derivatives documentation, including FBF Master Agreements, ISDA and DRV Master Agreements, schedules, Credit Support Annexes, and related security and intercreditor documentation.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken).

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

A full and detailed job description is available on request.

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