Derivatives Counsel - Crypto Firm - 8 month FTC

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

Job summary

A leading international crypto firm seeks a Derivatives Counsel for an 8-month FTC in Slough. The role involves drafting agreements related to derivatives and advising on digital asset compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in crypto law and related contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience.
• Exposure to a Crypto business is ideal.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Derivative contracts

Negotiation

Digital assets law

Job description

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Derivatives Counsel - Crypto Firm - 8 month FTC, Slough

Client: Simmons & Hanbury

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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 headquarters in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organizations worldwide 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 endeavor to provide support to ensure a positive experience.