Global Wealth Management Derivatives Counsel

Montresor Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montresor Legal is seeking a senior lawyer to join its Wealth Management team. The role focuses on derivatives, collateral, and financing within an international, commercially oriented environment.

You will handle a varied range of transactions across lending, repo, and structured finance, liaising with senior stakeholders and internal teams.

UK-qualified lawyers with 8+ PQE and strong commercial judgement are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE, with flexibility for different levels of experience.
• Experience in derivatives or financial markets, with a broader banking & finance grounding.
• Familiarity with collateral arrangements and relevant transaction documentation.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advising on derivatives transactions, including total return swaps and other financing and hedging products.
• Supporting collateral and margin arrangements, including triparty structures and related regulatory requirements.
• Advising on repo, securities lending and other financial markets transactions.
• Providing legal support on bond forwards and associated financing activity.
• Working on lending transactions and related finance documentation, including security arrangements.
• Advising on structured and cross-border financing, including collateral and risk mitigation structures.
• Supporting treasury and funding activities, working with internal stakeholders and international teams.

Skills

Derivatives

Financial markets

Banking & finance

ISDA documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Montresor Legal is seeking a senior lawyer to join its Wealth Management team. The role focuses on derivatives, collateral, and financing within an international, commercially oriented environment.

You will handle a varied range of transactions across lending, repo, and structured finance, liaising with senior stakeholders and internal teams.

UK-qualified lawyers with 8+ PQE and strong commercial judgement are encouraged to apply.