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 seeks a Legal Counsel with 3-6 years’ experience in capital markets. You will draft and negotiate derivatives documentation while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package. Fluency in French and English is essential.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in a commercial law firm or financial institution.
• Experience with FBF Master Agreements, ISDA, and related documentation.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Derivatives documentation

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

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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