Supervising Associate - Derivatives

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Supervising Associate for its Derivatives & Trading practice in Bristol. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex trading documentation, providing regulatory advice, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should possess 4+ years PQE in derivatives, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and the possibility of using a hybrid working model, ensuring a balance between remote and office-based work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

Access to career development programme

Social and sports committees

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in derivatives and trading, preferably with a buy-side focus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive, high-value matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate trading/derivatives documentation.
• Advise clients on compliance challenges in a dynamic market.
• Collaborate with various practice areas to provide integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Skills

Technical expertise in derivatives and trading

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Team-oriented

Education

Qualified lawyer with 4+ years' PQE

Job description

Supervising Associate - Derivatives

Location: Bristol

Step into a leading international law firm (Top 50) and join a market-leading Derivatives & Trading practice. This is a chance to work at the forefront of global financial markets, advising buy‑side clients on complex trading and derivatives matters. You'll be part of a specialist team that delivers end‑to‑end support across the lifecycle of trading and derivatives transactions, from drafting and negotiating ISDAs, prime brokerage agreements, GMRAs, and GMSLAs, to advising on regulatory developments like EMIR and MiFID II, helping clients cut through complexity with clear, commercial solutions.

Expect exposure to:

• Prime brokerage arrangements (cash & synthetic), FXPB, CASS protections, AIFMD compliance
• OTC, cleared and ETD derivatives, repos, securities lending, and custody agreements
• Multi‑jurisdictional transactions and high‑value restructurings
• Direct engagement with leading institutional clients and regulators

The role

• Lead on drafting and negotiating trading/derivatives documentation
• Advise clients on regulatory and compliance challenges in a fast‑moving market
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives

About you

• 4+ years' PQE, trained and qualified at a leading firm
• Strong technical expertise in derivatives and trading (buy‑side focus)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Commercially astute, confident managing sensitive, high‑value matters
• Team‑oriented

In return

• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in‑office)
• Access to a clear career development programme
• Vibrant social and sports committees

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, high‑performing team. You'll work on cutting‑edge projects across global financial markets, build lasting client relationships, and shape the future of derivatives and trading law.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*