Negotiator / Legal Consultant – Derivatives & Securities Financing Documentation (ISDA / GMRA / GMSLA)

Axiom Talent Platform; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote/Hybrid options

Job summary

Axiom Talent Platform is seeking experienced negotiators/ legal consultants with derivatives and securities financing documentation expertise to support a Fortune 500 financial services client. The role offers flexible working arrangements (remote/ onsite/ hybrid) and competitive benefits.

You will negotiate ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA and related agreements, review collateral structures, and help structure new products, with 3–10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–10 (+) years’ experience negotiating complex financial documentation in a bank, broker, asset manager or law firm.
• Legal qualification or bar admission is welcome but not required – experienced documentation negotiators are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong, hands-on experience negotiating ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA and Pledge GMSLA.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize documentation for derivatives and/ or repos, securities lending and financing trades (e.g. ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA, Pledge GMSLA, local annexes).
• Support the structuring and documentation of new products
• Review and improve custodian, triparty and collateral arrangements, highlighting risks and proposing practical fixes when needed

Skills

ISDA/CSA

GMRA

GMSLA

Pledge GMSLA

Education

Legal qualification or bar admission

Job description

We are currently on the lookout for Negotiators/ Legal consultants with derivatives & securities financing documentation experience ( (ISDA / GMRA / GMSLA) to join our ranks and provide longer term support to our Fortune 500 financial service client:

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize documentation for derivatives and/ or repos, securities lending and financing trades (e.g. ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA, Pledge GMSLA, local annexes).
• Support the structuring and documentation of new products
• Review and improve custodian, triparty and collateral arrangements (including cash loan confirmations and pledge agreements), highlighting risks and proposing practical fixes when needed

Requirements

• 3–10 (+) years’ experience negotiating complex financial documentation in a bank, broker, asset manager or law firm.
  • Legal qualification or bar admission is welcome but not required – experienced documentation negotiators are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong, hands‑on experience negotiating one or few of the followings: 1)ISDA/CSA, 2) GMRA documentation; AND/OR 3) GMSLA and Pledge GMSLA

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities :Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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