Derivatives Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Derivatives for a 6-month full-time contract in London. The role requires expertise in Debt Capital Markets and a strong grasp of structured products and derivatives. The successful candidate will engage in supporting structured product programmes, advising on transactions, and providing regulatory guidance, contributing to innovative solutions in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Debt Capital Markets, particularly in structured products and derivatives.
• Recent Private Practice (PP) experience is essential.
• Deep understanding of legal and regulatory aspects related to structured finance.

Responsibilities

• Support establishment and maintenance of structured product programmes.
• Advise on securitised and OTC derivative transactions.
• Work on hedging arrangements in structured finance.

Skills

Debt Capital Markets

Structured products

Derivatives

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Start Date: June/July 2025

Duration: 6 months (Full-Time Contract)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Derivatives with a strong background in Debt Capital Markets, specifically focusing on structured products and derivatives. This is a 6-month full-time contract based in London, with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office). The role is ideally suited to candidates with recent Private Practice (PP) experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment and ongoing maintenance of both on and off-balance sheet structured product programmes.
• Advise on securitised and OTC derivative transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Work on hedging arrangements within the context of complex structured finance transactions.
• Assist with structured repos and securities lending arrangements.
• Contribute to the structuring and execution of repackaging transactions.
• Provide regulatory guidance related to the above areas.

Must-Have Experience:

• Solid background in Debt Capital Markets, particularly in structured products and derivatives (note: this role does not involve ISDA documentation).
• Recent Private Practice (PP) experience is essential.
• Deep understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects related to structured finance and capital markets products.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

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As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.