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We are working with a well-established international law firm to recruit a junior associate into its Derivatives & Structured Products team in London. This is a solid opportunity for a junior derivatives lawyer to build technical experience within a large, cross-border finance platform and gain exposure to a broad range of market-facing work.

The London team advises investment banks, financial institutions, asset managers and corporates on derivatives and structured products matters across multiple asset classes. The work includes:

• ISDA Master Agreements and related collateral and netting documentation
• Prime brokerage, securities lending and repo arrangements
• Structured notes and repackaging programmes
• Credit- and equity-linked derivatives
• Regulatory aspects of derivatives trading, including EMIR and SFTR
• Supporting on hybrid and ESG-linked structures

As a junior associate, you will work closely with senior associates and partners on transaction execution and documentation, assist with negotiations, and help manage multi-jurisdictional inputs from other offices.

The ideal candidate will be a junior associate with experience in derivatives, structured products or broader financial markets work, with a working knowledge of ISDA documentation and related trading agreements. You should have strong drafting skills, good attention to detail, and an interest in cross-border transactions and regulatory developments affecting derivatives. A collaborative approach and willingness to learn within a team-based environment are essential.

We would welcome a confidential discussion about this role. Please apply or contact Ebony Dunn (ebony@vastorecruitment.co.uk) for further details.