Capital Markets – Derivatives Lawyer, 2+ PQE

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Capital Markets - Derivatives Lawyer with 2+ PQE for a leading international firm in London. You will join a renowned derivatives team advising on a broad spectrum of products and structured transactions for major financial institutions and corporates.

The role emphasizes regulatory matters, ISDA documentation, and developing specialist knowledge within a high-caliber practice with strong training and client exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 2+ years of post-qualification experience in derivatives or structured products.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and experience with ISDA documentation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to developing specialist knowledge in a dynamic and complex practice area.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of derivative products and structured transactions.
• Support regulatory matters in the derivatives space, including ISDA documentation.
• Liaise with major financial institutions and corporates on cross-border deals.
• Develop niche technical expertise within a high-profile team.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Derivatives knowledge

Tools

ISDA documentation

Job description

Capital Markets - Derivatives Lawyer, 2+ PQE | Leading International Firm

About the Firm

This is a leading global law firm, renowned for its strong presence across financial markets and involvement in complex, high-profile transactions. The firm offers an inclusive and collaborative culture alongside a proven record of career progression for talented lawyers.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded capital markets derivatives team, advising on a broad range of derivative products, structured transactions and related regulatory matters. The role will involve acting for major financial institutions, corporates and other sophisticated market participants on both domestic and cross-border deals. It is an excellent opportunity to develop niche technical expertise whilst working on market-leading mandates.

What They're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with 2+ years of post-qualification experience in derivatives or structured products
• Strong regulatory knowledge and experience with ISDA documentation
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage client relationships, with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Commitment to developing specialist knowledge in a dynamic and complex practice area

Why Apply?

The firm offers top of market remuneration coupled with an attractive bonus scheme. You will benefit from high-quality work, direct client contacts and exceptional training, in a team that is recognised for both technical excellence and commercial insight.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.