Mid-Level Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (Strategic Equities Focus)

Clifford Chance

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Formal and informal training

Mentoring and on-the-job learning

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Derivatives and Structured Products Associate with experience in Strategic Equities. The role involves providing innovative solutions to clients in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. Candidates should have experience with derivatives and structured products, and knowledge of ISDA and other legal principles. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across a diverse team.

Qualifications

Mid-level experience in Strategic Equities and transactional derivatives.
Ability to review foreign law security arrangements.
Experience with ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA, and LMA-based products.
English law security principles; reviewing foreign security arrangements advantageous.

Responsibilities

Work with leading financial institutions and financial investor/fund clients.
Assist clients in structuring, documentation, and execution of transactions.
Collaborate with other practice areas for market-leading advice.
Contribute to delivery of market-leading derivatives and structured products advice.

Skills

Mid-level experience in Strategic Equities

Working knowledge of ISDA

Experience with legal opinions

Knowledge of OTC fixed income

Job description

Overview

Mid-Level Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (Strategic Equities Focus) – Clifford Chance

Join to apply for the Mid-Level Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (Strategic Equities Focus) role at Clifford Chance.

We are one of the largest international law firms with over 30 offices worldwide, providing high-quality advice and legal insight across jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. Clifford Chance emphasizes an inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll be part of an innovative, diverse, and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best colleagues meet.

Job Description

The role sits within the wider transactional derivatives and structured products team, focusing on Strategic Equities transactions. The firm advises on the full range of strategic equity solutions including stake building, financing, hedging, and disposal strategies. Transaction formats include derivatives, stock loans, margin loans, and ECM strategies. The candidate will assist our clients in structuring, documentation, and execution of their transactions.

What you will do

You will work with leading financial institutions and financial investor/fund clients, providing innovative and practical solutions. The majority of Strategic Equities work is international, high-profile, and time-sensitive, with direct client contact and collaboration across the firm.

Our Derivatives and Structured Products group in London comprises 11 Partners, 34 Lawyers, and 7 trainees; a smaller team is led by 2 partners focusing on Strategic Equities work.

Responsibilities include working on international, high-profile matters; collaborating with other practice areas and offices; and contributing to the delivery of market-leading derivatives and structured products advice.

Qualifications

We are interested in candidates who have mid-level experience in Strategic Equities and a solid grounding in other transactional derivatives and structured products. Working knowledge of ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA, and LMA-based products, as well as English law security principles, is required. Ability to review foreign law security arrangements and experience with legal opinions is advantageous. Additional exposure to OTC fixed income, credit and equity derivatives, asset-backed securities, repackaging programs, collateral documentation and structures, repos, stock loans, and related notes is welcome.

We welcome candidates from private practice or relevant in-house experience, including those with experience in other leading financial centers outside London.

Additional Information

Awards and accolades: the group has been ranked highly in Chambers UK and Legal 500 in financial services categories, with multiple awards listed.

How we will support you: from day one, opportunities for growth, formal and informal training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning.

Equal Opportunities

Clifford Chance is committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics. The firm aims to deliver equality of opportunity and experience to everyone who works here.

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