Derivatives Lawyer 5+ PQE

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Derivatives & Structured Products team in London. You will advise on cross-border derivatives, ISDA documentation, structured notes and related financing transactions for leading banks, institutions, and corporates.

England & Wales qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in derivatives practice and strong drafting and client-relations skills is preferred; the role emphasizes commercial, proactive collaboration within international

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE gained at a recognised derivatives, structured products or financial markets practice.
• Strong experience advising on derivatives documentation and transactions.
• Excellent technical drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and work effectively within international teams.

Responsibilities

• OTC derivatives across multiple asset classes.
• ISDA documentation and related trading agreements.
• Structured notes and structured products transactions.
• Hedging arrangements linked to acquisition, project and structured finance transactions.
• Securities financing and repo transactions.
• Regulatory developments affecting derivatives markets.
• Complex cross-border financing and capital markets transactions.

Skills

Derivatives

Structured products

Financial markets

Legal drafting

Client relationship management

Cross-border experience

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Taylor Root is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm seeking a talented Senior Associate or Counsel to join its highly regarded Derivatives & Structured Products team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading finance practice advising major investment banks, financial institutions, asset managers, funds, corporates and other sophisticated market participants on complex cross-border transactions. The team is recognised for its expertise across a broad range of derivatives, structured products and financing arrangements, with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice on cutting-edge matters

The Role

You will advise on a wide variety of matters, including:

• OTC derivatives across multiple asset classes


• ISDA documentation and related trading agreements


• Structured notes and structured products transactions


• Hedging arrangements linked to acquisition, project and structured finance transactions


• Securities financing and repo transactions


• Regulatory developments affecting derivatives markets


• Complex cross-border financing and capital markets transactions

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification)


• 5+ years’ PQE gained at a recognised derivatives, structured products or financial markets practice


• Strong experience advising on derivatives documentation and transactions


• Excellent technical drafting and analytical skills


• Ability to manage client relationships and work effectively within international teams


• Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach

The Opportunity

• Join a top-tier international finance platform with an outstanding market reputation


• Work closely with leading practitioners on high-profile and innovative transactions


• Exposure to a premium client base including global financial institutions and major corporates


• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development


• Supportive and collaborative culture with excellent quality of work

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