Derivatives Counsel - Crypto Firm - 8 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international Crypto firm is seeking a Derivatives Counsel for an 8-month FTC in London. The role involves drafting and negotiating various derivative contracts and providing legal advice on digital assets. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience, ideally in the crypto sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in legal counsel, ideally in a Crypto business.
• Experience with ISDA Master Agreements and crypto-specific trading agreements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and crypto-specific contracts.
• Advising on netting, collateral, and margining in digital asset contexts.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Advising on Collateral

Understanding of Digital Assets

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Derivatives Counsel - Crypto Firm - 8 month FTC, London

Client: Simmons & Hanbury

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

We are partnering with a leading, international Crypto firm in their search for a Derivatives/Trading Counsel to join them on an 8-month FTC, providing interim coverage during a critical period. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
• ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs)
• Crypto-specific master trading agreements and repo agreements
• Derivative contracts involving tokens, stablecoins, and synthetic assets
• Advising on netting, collateral, and margining in digital asset contexts

Candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience, ideally with exposure to a Crypto business. Please reach out at [emailprotected] for more information.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.

About Simmons & Hanbury:

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Human Resources practice areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.