Attorney-Derivatives (Senior Associate)

Guggenheim Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Investments seeks a Senior Associate Attorney for Derivatives in New York City to draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and related trade confirmations, and to support securities financing documents.

The ideal candidate has a JD with 4+ years in equity derivatives, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with front, middle, and back office teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required with 4+ years of experience in equity derivatives or related field.
• Intimate familiarity with derivatives documentation and markets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements and related trade documents.
• Advise on regulatory requirements (EMIR, Dodd-Frank) and document retention.
• Collaborate with front/mid/back office and other stakeholders on due diligence and reporting.
• Prepare amendments to client investment management agreements and related documents.

Skills

Derivatives knowledge

Negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position SummaryGuggenheim Investments is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney for Derivatives within Legal & Compliance. The role drafts, reviews, and negotiates ISDA Master Agreements including Initial and Variation Margin CSAs, ACA, MCA, and related trade confirmations, and Securities Financing Documentation including MRAs, GMRAs, and CUAs. Duties include reviewing MSFTA agreements, Listed Options Agreements, and Futures Agreement/OTC Addendums, reviewing NDAs and Derivatives specific sections of IMAs, advising on regulatory requirements related to uncleared margin rules including EMIR and Dodd-Frank, conducting operational, financial, and legal due diligence, and serving as point person for documentation retention and reporting. This role is based in New York City, full-time.ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements (including Initial and Variation Margin CSAs, ACA, MCA, and related trade confirmations), Securities Financing Documentation (including MRA’s, GMRA’s, CUAs, and related trade confirmations), MSFTA (including ACAs), Listed Options Agreements, and Futures Agreement/OTC AddendumReview and negotiate NDA’s, NRLS, and Derivatives specific sections of IMAs; draft credit agreement amendmentsAdvise on regulatory and documentation requirements related to uncleared margin rules and other derivatives regulations (including EMIR and Dodd-Frank)Work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders while providing organization, leadership, motivation, responsiveness, accountability, and unyielding integrityConduct operational, financial and legal due diligenceBe the point person for the front and back office for documentation retention and reporting (this includes filing completed documentation and providing scheduled and ad hoc reports on trading capabilities)Draft and negotiate amendments to client investment management agreementsReview liquid loan amendment requests and obtain internal approvalsParticipate in various projects (including, but not limited to reviewing liquid loan agreements, cross-functional reviews, and other tasks as assigned)QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Juris Doctor4+ years of experience in equity derivatives at a leading law firm or equivalent experience at an asset management or similarly aligned organizationIntimate familiarity with derivatives documentationIn depth knowledge of derivatives markets, including cleared and uncleared products, margin requirements, and business conduct standardsStrong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and critically analyze various issues associated with sophisticated investment arrangements and transactionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsInnovative, proactive & solutions-orientedA resilient self-starter with exceptional people skillsAble to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industryWilling to take on a broad variety of tasks to accomplish project specific goalsPreferred Qualifications5-7+ years of experience of in-house or firm experience focused exclusively on complex equity-linked derivatives productsExperience or exposure reviewing liquid loan agreementsAble to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry; must be resilientExperience communicating with and gaining buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders (senior business leaders, peers, global partners, etc.), and experience collaborating and working closely with stakeholders to achieve business goalsEvidence of managing multiple matters simultaneously with tight timelines and changing prioritiesSalary RangeAnnual base salary between$150,000.00-$160,000.00The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.About Guggenheim InvestmentsWe focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results.Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system. We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today.We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations. We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities.Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimInvestments.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.