Derivatives Lawyer, In-House Legal

Fry and Brown; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial services firm is seeking a derivatives lawyer to join its treasury legal team. This position offers the chance to take ownership in a newly formed team following a major restructure. The role includes advising on derivatives and wholesale funding, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with treasury teams. Ideal candidates will have a solid derivatives background and be qualified in England & Wales. The role also offers hybrid working and a strong company culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive company culture

High-quality steady flow of work

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer from a top tier UK law firm.
• Experience in derivatives, securitisation, or wholesale funding.
• In-house experience preferred, especially from investment banks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on derivatives and wholesale funding work.
• Work on ISDA and collateral documentation.
• Engage closely with treasury and finance business teams.

Skills

Strong derivatives background

Commercially minded

Confident

Motivated to work in-house

Education

Qualified in England & Wales or equivalent

Job description

We’re instructed on an in‑house opportunity for a derivatives lawyer to join the treasury legal team of a large UK financial services company. This is the final hire into a newly formed team following a major restructure and offers growth and real ownership in the derivatives space as part of a broader role in a stable and growing business.

The role will involve advising on derivatives as well as wider wholesale funding work. You will be working on ISDA and collateral documentation and customer‑facing hedging. The role will include broader treasury work including covered bonds, EMTN / US MTN, RMBS and Repo. You will enjoy close, day‑to‑day interaction with the treasury and finance business teams.

To be successful in this role you must be England & Wales or equivalent qualified from a top tier UK law firm. You should have a strong derivatives background, although securitisation or wholesale funding experience would also be of interest. Any in‑house experience, such as from an investment bank legal team, would be beneficial and you should be commercially minded, confident and have good motivation for working in‑house.

You will be offered a high‑quality, steady flow of work, hybrid working and a strong and supportive culture in a purpose‑led organisation.

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