Derivatives Lawyer

Axiom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative firm as a Derivatives Lawyer, where you will provide expert legal counsel on complex derivatives transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries, tackling regulatory changes and contributing to the development of new financial products. With a focus on both remote and on-site work, you will engage directly with business stakeholders, providing practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate about law and eager to make a significant impact in the financial services sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development Resources

Learning and Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in derivatives law, advising financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex derivatives transactions.
• Draft and negotiate derivatives documentation for clients.

Skills

Derivatives Transactions

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Lawyer in the UK

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.

Responsibilities :

• Providing practical and commercial advice to key business stakeholders; and supporting on a range complex OTC and exchange-traded derivatives transactions for both sell-side and buy-side clients.
• Working on essential projects in response to current regulatory and political changes, including Brexit and IM phases 4 & 5.
• Drafting and negotiating a range of both standard and complex derivatives documentation.
• Good understanding of Clearing rules/CCP and any asset classes: Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, etc.
• Advising on risk mitigation strategies and maintaining up to date regulatory standards.
• Assisting the development of new products and markets.
• Working with and advising business clients directly, providing guidance and practical solutions in relation to the ever-changing FS regulatory environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant experience supporting a financial institution.
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally
• You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.Contact usin complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us [e-mail] include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: 159/173 St John Street, London. England, EC1V 4QJ.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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