DERIVATIVES - SNR ASSOC / COUNSEL - EXCELENT PARTNER TRACK

Noble Legal Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a senior associate/counsel to join their dynamic derivatives and trading practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating documentation, providing regulatory advice, and collaborating on complex projects. This role offers significant professional growth and a path towards partnership.

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual aiming for partnership.
• Experience in various derivative and trading documentation.
• Ability to provide strategic regulatory advice.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate derivative and trading documentation.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory changes in the derivatives market.
• Draft and negotiate custody documentation and other agreements.

Skills

Technical and business acumen

Expertise in derivatives

Regulatory knowledge (EMIR, SFTR, etc.)

Job description

Our client's market-leading buy-side derivatives and trading practice provides expert advice and solutions on every aspect of trading derivatives and other financial products. They are actively seeking a first-rate senior associate/counsel as part of their strategic plans for growth.

You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team that values efficiency, pragmatism, and client-specific advice. Our collaborative environment and commitment to professional growth provide an excellent opportunity for career development. Join us and contribute to our market-leading practice, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

You will have exposure to a wide variety of work, including:

• Reviewing and negotiating the full spectrum of derivative and trading documentation for hedge fund and other asset management clients
• Providing strategic advice to buy-side clients on all regulatory change projects impacting the derivatives and trading market, including EMIR, SFTR, Securitisation Regulation, SFDR, MiFID2, BMR, BRRD, and IBOR transition
• Supporting clients in their implementation of UMR initial margin projects for Phases 5 and 6
• Drafting netting and collateral enforceability opinions and reviews
• Advising on UCITS asset eligibility and AIFMD requirements impacting portfolio transactions
• Drafting and negotiating custody documentation (including the application of client money and assets rules / CASS), IMAs, TMAs, and prime brokerage agreements
• Collaborating with fund lawyers on fund prospectuses and other fund documentation
• Drafting or reviewing derivative hedging instruments for financing transactions
• Partnering with industry bodies such as AIMA, the Investment Association, EFAMA, and ISDA
• Project management of large-scale cross-border advisory projects

Being a senior role, they are seeking an ambitious individual with the technical and business acumen to push towards partnership.

For a confidential chat, please don't hesitate to call (0)20 7691 2888 and ask for one of our dedicated consultants.

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