Senior Derivatives & Risk Solutions Counsel

LGBT Great Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a Risk Solutions Lawyer (Vice President) in London to support hedging and derivative transactions within the EMEA Transaction Legal team. The role requires a strong background in derivative products, complex documentation, and collaboration with front-office teams to manage legal risk from structuring to execution.

The ideal candidate is an English-qualified lawyer with experience in transactional departments or in-house advising on derivatives and structured transactions, with

Qualifications

• English-qualified lawyer with experience in a transactional department or in-house advising on derivatives.
• Experience advising on derivatives and executing structured transactions.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders’ expectations.
• Desire to improve processes or methods of working and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate and execute loan-linked hedging and related arrangements.
• Advise on documentation such as ISDA Master Agreements and intercreditor agreements.
• Support risk management on complex financial transactions.
• Collaborate with front-office and other stakeholders across regions.
• Contribute to department projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Derivative products knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organization

Process improvement

Education

English-qualified lawyer

Tools

ISDA Master Agreements

Intercreditor Agreements

Facilities Agreements

Deal Contingent Confirmations

Introducer Agreements

Job description

Nomura is seeking a Risk Solutions Lawyer (Vice President) in London to support hedging and derivative transactions within the EMEA Transaction Legal team. The role requires a strong background in derivative products, complex documentation, and collaboration with front-office teams to manage legal risk from structuring to execution.

The ideal candidate is an English-qualified lawyer with experience in transactional departments or in-house advising on derivatives and structured transactions, with