Legal Counsel - Prime Services

Page Executive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking a legal professional to provide legal support on equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA accredited law school and at least 2 years of in-house experience. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating ISDA agreements. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $225,000, a cash bonus, excellent benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Cash bonus

Excellent benefits

401 (k)

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of in-house legal experience supporting prime services/equity derivatives.
• US State Bar Admission required.
• Experience with negotiating ISDA agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage.
• Draft and negotiate ISDA agreements and other legal documents.
• Advise on relevant regulations and manage outside counsel.

Skills

Equity derivatives knowledge

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory understanding

Education

JD from US ABA accredited law school

Job description

About Our Client

Global investment bank.

Job Description

• Provide legal support to the Global Markets Prime Services businesses, specifically focusing on equity derivatives, synthetic prime brokerage and ISDA/MCA documentation
• Work closely with the ISDA documentation team to draft and negotiate ISDA agreements, Master Confirmation Agreements, custody agreements, total return swaps, etc.
• Stay abreast of and advise on relevant regulations and regulatory framework
• Work closely with other members of the legal team on ad-hoc projects
• Work closely with and aid in the management of outside counsel

The Successful Applicant

• JD from US ABA accredited law school
• 2+ years of experience ideally gained in-house supporting the prime services/equity derivatives desk of an investment bank, with prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm highly preferred
• US State Bar Admission
• Direct experience with equity derivatives and synthetic prime brokerage services, including negotiation of Master Confirmation Agreements
• Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of equity derivatives matters
• Strong understanding of ISDA framework
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business

Whats on Offer

• Base salary between $175,00-$225,000
• Cash bonus
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for growth
• 401 (k)