Derivatives Counsel - Flexible Hours, Career Growth

Pembury Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding work-life balance

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

A leading legal technology company is looking for two derivatives lawyers to join their expert team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a growing environment focusing on high technical challenges and providing long-term career stability. Candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years PQE, experience in derivatives law, and strong analytical skills. The position provides a supportive culture with an outstanding work-life balance and is ideal for those seeking professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISDA documentation and familiarity with netting and collateral frameworks.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, able to distil complex legal material.
• Exposure to cross-border or international legal work.

Responsibilities

• Producing, updating and refining legal analysis across derivatives topics.
• Reviewing, analysing and summarising legal opinions from multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitoring global regulatory developments and drafting updates.
• Contributing to development of new derivatives-related offerings.
• Supporting client engagement, training and wider commercial initiatives.

Skills

ISDA documentation

Strong analytical and drafting skills

Exposure to cross-border or international legal work

Proactive self-motivated approach

Collaborative instincts

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE

Job description

A leading legal technology company is looking for two derivatives lawyers to join their expert team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a growing environment focusing on high technical challenges and providing long-term career stability. Candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years PQE, experience in derivatives law, and strong analytical skills. The position provides a supportive culture with an outstanding work-life balance and is ideal for those seeking professional growth within a collaborative team environment.