Derivatives Lawyer, Wholesale Banking

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London is seeking a skilled Derivatives Lawyer to join their Treasury Legal Team. This role focuses on routine derivatives work with an emphasis on hedging, standalone derivatives, and supporting the lending team. The ideal candidate will have experience in derivatives and securities lending, along with proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents. UK experience is required, and the position is best suited to junior candidates eager to thrive in a high-volume work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in derivatives and securities lending is preferred.
• UK experience is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ideal for a junior candidate from law firm or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Support the Treasury Legal Team with derivatives and securities work.
• Emphasize hedging, standalone derivatives, and lending areas.
• Contribute to corporate bank and risk solutions.

Skills

Derivatives legal experience

Securities lending

Drafting legal documents

Negotiating legal documents

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you a skilled Derivatives Lawyer looking to move in-house to a bank where you can make a significant impact? Our client is seeking an experienced professional to join the Treasury Legal Team to focus on securities and derivatives. This role involves routine derivatives work, with a particular emphasis on hedging, standalone derivatives, and supporting the lending team in areas such as real estate finance and project finance. The position offers the chance to support the corporate bank and risk solutions with proprietary trading work and loan‑linked hedging.
The ideal candidate will have experience in derivatives and securities lending but could also come from a general banking or securitisation background with an interest in derivatives. Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents is essential. UK experience is required, and unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. The role is best suited to a junior candidate with an appreciation of a high volume of work from either a law firm or in-house. A proactive professional attitude is highly desirable.